Can I Run Barotrauma?
FakeFish · 2023
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 68 FPS at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Barotrauma averages 300+ FPS at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 148 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX averages 300+ FPS.
The publisher states no target settings for Barotrauma, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~135–165 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Graphics card's limit
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Graphics card's limit
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
300+ FPS: This is the graphics card's limit. The game's own frame cap or your CPU will often set the real number.
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Barotrauma
Not the graphics card, on most PCs. At frame rates this high, your processor, the game engine or your monitor's refresh rate is more likely to set the ceiling.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 68 FPS at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("Quad Core 3.0 GHz") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Barotrauma, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
2 GB min · 2 GB rec
The minimum spec lists 2 GB of video memory and the recommended spec 2 GB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Barotrauma
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Barotrauma?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Barotrauma’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Barotrauma — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 2 GB memory (dedicated VRAM or shared RAM), Shader Model 2.0+ | GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon R9 370 or equivalent with at least 2 GB VRAM |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Dual Core 2.4 GHz | Quad Core 3.0 GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) |
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.
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Barotrauma, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) |
| Processor | Dual Core 2.4 GHz | Quad Core 3.0 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 2 GB memory (dedicated VRAM or shared RAM), Shader Model 2.0+ | GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon R9 370 or equivalent with at least 2 GB VRAM |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 2 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) Processor: Dual Core 2.4 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 2 GB memory (dedicated VRAM or shared RAM), Shader Model 2.0+ DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: 64-bit operating system is required
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) Processor: Quad Core 3.0 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon R9 370 or equivalent with at least 2 GB VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: 64-bit operating system is required
Source: Steam
Barotrauma — FAQ
Can I run Barotrauma?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 68 FPS 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 Barotrauma?+
Barotrauma needs at least a Dual Core 2.4 GHz processor, a 2 GB memory (dedicated VRAM or shared RAM), Shader Model 2.0+ graphics card, 4 GB of RAM, 2 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions).
Can Barotrauma run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 68 FPS at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M averages about 108 FPS.
How much RAM does Barotrauma need?+
Barotrauma officially requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM, with 8 GB 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.