Can I Run Banished?
Shining Rock Software LLC · 2014
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Banished runs easily at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT runs easily, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX runs easily.
The publisher states no target settings for Banished, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
120+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Banished
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("Intel Core i5 processor (or greater)") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Banished, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
512 MB min · 512 MB rec
The minimum spec lists 512 MB of video memory and the recommended spec 512 MB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Banished
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Can I run Banished on my graphics card?
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Can You Run Banished?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Banished’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
We could only check your RAM, and it meets Banished's minimum
We couldn't compare your graphics card or processor; compare them with the publisher's list below.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 2) | 512 MB DirectX 10 compatible card |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor | Intel Core i5 processor (or greater) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Win XP SP3 / Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 | Windows 7 / Windows 8 |
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Banished, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Win XP SP3 / Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 | Windows 7 / Windows 8 |
| Processor | 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor | Intel Core i5 processor (or greater) |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM | 512 MB RAM |
| Graphics | 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 2) | 512 MB DirectX 10 compatible card |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 11 |
| Storage | 250 MB available space | 250 MB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Win XP SP3 / Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 Processor: 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 2) DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 250 MB available space Sound Card: Any
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 / Windows 8 Processor: Intel Core i5 processor (or greater) Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: 512 MB DirectX 10 compatible card DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 250 MB available space Sound Card: Any
Source: Steam
Banished — FAQ
Can I run Banished?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p. 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 Banished?+
Banished needs at least a 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor processor, a 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 2) graphics card, 512 MB of RAM, 250 MB available space of storage, running Win XP SP3 / Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8.
Can Banished run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M runs easily.
How much RAM does Banished need?+
Banished officially requires a minimum of 512 MB of RAM. 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.