Can I Run Bacteria?
Sometimes You · 2016
'Bacteria' - A relaxing puzzle game based on the rules of the cellular automaton ‘Life’ devised by John Horton Conway in 1970.
Can You Run Bacteria?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Bacteria’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Bacteria — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 512MB Dedicated Memory | 512MB Dedicated Memory |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.4 Ghz Dual Core CPU | 3.0 Ghz Quad Core CPU or faster |
| RAM | 16 GB | — | — |
| OS | Windows 11 | XP | 10 |
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? →Bacteria is a lightweight casual game from 2016. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 167 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 75 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 300 FPS. Most gaming PCs from the last several years should handle it comfortably.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~70–85 FPS
Playable
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~150–185 FPS
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~270–300 FPS
Excellent
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Bacteria System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Bacteria, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | XP | 10 |
| Processor | 2.4 Ghz Dual Core CPU | 3.0 Ghz Quad Core CPU or faster |
| Memory | 1024 MB RAM | 1024 MB RAM |
| Graphics | 512MB Dedicated Memory | 512MB Dedicated Memory |
| DirectX | Version 9.0 | Version 9.0 |
| Storage | 350 MB available space | 350 MB available space |
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Minimum
OS: XP Processor: 2.4 Ghz Dual Core CPU Memory: 1024 MB RAM Graphics: 512MB Dedicated Memory DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 350 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX® Compatible
Recommended
OS: 10 Processor: 3.0 Ghz Quad Core CPU or faster Memory: 1024 MB RAM Graphics: 512MB Dedicated Memory DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 350 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX® Compatible
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Bacteria — FAQ
Can I run Bacteria?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 167 FPS at 1080p in Bacteria. Budget GPUs get about 75 FPS and high-end GPUs around 300 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 Bacteria?+
Bacteria needs at least a 2.4 Ghz Dual Core CPU processor, a 512MB Dedicated Memory graphics card, 350 MB available space of storage, running XP.
Can Bacteria run without a graphics card?+
Only on the strongest recent integrated graphics at low settings — a budget dedicated GPU is recommended for a smooth experience in Bacteria.
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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.