Can I Run Bayonetta?
PlatinumGames · 2017
Our verdict
Runs well on any recent graphics card
A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches the game's 60 FPS cap at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Bayonetta reaches the game's 60 FPS cap at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches the game's 60 FPS cap, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX reaches the game's 60 FPS cap.
The publisher states no target settings for Bayonetta, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
60 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Playable
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
60 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
60 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Playable
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Bayonetta
The game itself: Bayonetta is capped at 60 FPS, and any recent graphics card reaches it.
Frame-rate limit source: PCGamingWiki
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit on most PCs
Even a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches the game's 60 FPS cap at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
Bayonetta recommends a Core i5-4460 or equivalent; a Ryzen 5 3600 or anything faster clears that. We have no measured processor limit for Bayonetta, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
768 MB min · 2 GB rec
The minimum spec lists 768 MB 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 Bayonetta
- 1Nothing, once you reach the 60 FPS cap: Bayonetta won't go faster, so spend spare performance on higher settings or resolution instead.
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Can You Run Bayonetta?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Bayonetta’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Bayonetta — 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 | Radeon HD6950 / GeForce GTX 570 (VRAM 768MB) | Radeon HD7870 / Geforce GTX 760 or more (VRAM 2GB or more) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Core i3 3220 | Core i5 4460 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 (8.1)/ 10 | Windows 7 / 8 (8.1)/ 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.
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Bayonetta, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 (8.1)/ 10 | Windows 7 / 8 (8.1)/ 10 |
| Processor | Core i3 3220 | Core i5 4460 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Radeon HD6950 / GeForce GTX 570 (VRAM 768MB) | Radeon HD7870 / Geforce GTX 760 or more (VRAM 2GB or more) |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 20 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 (8.1)/ 10 Processor: Core i3 3220 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon HD6950 / GeForce GTX 570 (VRAM 768MB) DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 20 GB available space Additional Notes: Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 / 8 (8.1)/ 10 Processor: Core i5 4460 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon HD7870 / Geforce GTX 760 or more (VRAM 2GB or more) DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 20 GB available space Additional Notes: Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions
Source: Steam
Bayonetta — FAQ
Can I run Bayonetta?+
Runs well on any recent graphics card. A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches the game's 60 FPS cap 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 Bayonetta?+
Bayonetta needs at least a Core i3 3220 processor, a Radeon HD6950 / GeForce GTX 570 (VRAM 768MB) graphics card, 4 GB of RAM, 20 GB available space of storage, running Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 (8.1)/ 10.
Can Bayonetta run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 54 FPS at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M reaches the game's 60 FPS cap.
How much RAM does Bayonetta need?+
Bayonetta 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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