Can I Run Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™?
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Can You Run Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Nvidia Geforce GTX 260 or AMD Radeon HD 4870 (512MB VRAM with shader Model 4.0 or higher) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 or AMD Radeon HD 5850 (1024MB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0) or better |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core2Quad Q8400 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X4 620 @ 2.6 GHz | Intel Core i5 2400S @ 2.5 GHz or better or AMD Phenom II x4 940 @ 3.0 GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows Vista SP2 | Windows Vista SP2 |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ is a demanding action game. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 88 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 40 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 168 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–44 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–95 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~150–185 FPS
Excellent
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Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista SP2 | Windows Vista SP2 |
| Processor | Intel Core2Quad Q8400 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X4 620 @ 2.6 GHz | Intel Core i5 2400S @ 2.5 GHz or better or AMD Phenom II x4 940 @ 3.0 GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia Geforce GTX 260 or AMD Radeon HD 4870 (512MB VRAM with shader Model 4.0 or higher) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 or AMD Radeon HD 5850 (1024MB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0) or better |
| Storage | 30 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows Vista SP2 Processor: Intel Core2Quad Q8400 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X4 620 @ 2.6 GHz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTX 260 or AMD Radeon HD 4870 (512MB VRAM with shader Model 4.0 or higher) Storage: 30 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers Additional Notes: Windows-Compatible keyboard and mouse required, controller optional.
Recommended
OS *: Windows Vista SP2 Processor: Intel Core i5 2400S @ 2.5 GHz or better or AMD Phenom II x4 940 @ 3.0 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 or AMD Radeon HD 5850 (1024MB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0) or better Storage: 30 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers Additional Notes: Supported video cards at the time of release: Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or better and GeForce GTX 400, GTX 500, GTX 600 and GTX 700 series. AMD Radeon HD4870 or better and Radeon HD5000, HD6000 and HD7000 series. Note: Latest GeForce drivers tested: 327.23 for all
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ — FAQ
Can I run Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 88 FPS at 1080p in Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™. Budget GPUs get about 40 FPS and high-end GPUs around 168 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™?+
Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ needs at least a Intel Core2Quad Q8400 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X4 620 @ 2.6 GHz processor, a Nvidia Geforce GTX 260 or AMD Radeon HD 4870 (512MB VRAM with shader Model 4.0 or higher) graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 30 GB available space of storage, running Windows Vista SP2.
Can Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ run without a graphics card?+
No — Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Nvidia Geforce GTX 260 or AMD Radeon HD 4870 (512MB VRAM with shader Model 4.0 or higher)).
How much RAM does Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ need?+
Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ officially requires a minimum of 2GB of RAM, with 4GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.