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Can I Run Bayonetta?

PlatinumGames · 2017

PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.

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.

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060Radeon HD6950 / GeForce GTX 570 (VRAM 768MB)Radeon HD7870 / Geforce GTX 760 or more (VRAM 2GB or more)
CPUCore i5-13400Core i3 3220Core i5 4460
RAM16 GB4 GB8 GB
OSWindows 11Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 (8.1)/ 10Windows 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.

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? →

Bayonetta is a demanding action game from 2017. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 85 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 38 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 161 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

~34–42 FPS

Low Performance

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

~75–95 FPS

Playable

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

~145–175 FPS

Excellent

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Bayonetta System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Bayonetta, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSMicrosoft Windows 7 / 8 (8.1)/ 10Windows 7 / 8 (8.1)/ 10
ProcessorCore i3 3220Core i5 4460
Memory4 GB RAM8 GB RAM
GraphicsRadeon HD6950 / GeForce GTX 570 (VRAM 768MB)Radeon HD7870 / Geforce GTX 760 or more (VRAM 2GB or more)
DirectXVersion 9.0cVersion 9.0c
Storage20 GB available space20 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

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

Bayonetta — FAQ

Can I run Bayonetta?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 85 FPS at 1080p in Bayonetta. Budget GPUs get about 38 FPS and high-end GPUs around 161 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 Bayonetta?+

Bayonetta needs at least a Core i3 3220 processor, a Radeon HD6950 / GeForce GTX 570 (VRAM 768MB) graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 20 GB available space of storage, running Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 (8.1)/ 10.

Can Bayonetta run without a graphics card?+

No — Bayonetta is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Radeon HD6950 / GeForce GTX 570 (VRAM 768MB)).

How much RAM does Bayonetta need?+

Bayonetta officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 8GB 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.