Can I Run BioShock™?
2K Boston · 2007
BioShock is a shooter unlike any you've ever played, loaded with weapons and tactics never seen.
Can You Run BioShock™?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against BioShock™’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run BioShock™ — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 128MB RAM and Pixel Shader 3.0 (NVIDIA 6600 or better/ATI X1300 or better, excluding ATI X1550) | DX 9 - Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512 MB RAM and Pixel Shader 3.0 (NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GT or better), DX 10 - NVIDIA GeForce 8600 or better |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | — | — |
| RAM | 16 GB | — | — |
| OS | Windows 11 | — | — |
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? →BioShock™ is a demanding action game from 2007. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 81 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 154 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–40 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~75–90 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~140–170 FPS
Excellent
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BioShock™ System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for BioShock™, component by component.
Minimum
Operating System : Windows XP (with Service Pack 2) or Windows Vista CPU : Intel single-core Pentium 4 processor at 2.4GHz RAM : 1 GB Video Card : Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 128MB RAM and Pixel Shader 3.0 (NVIDIA 6600 or better/ATI X1300 or better, excluding ATI X1550) Sound Card : 100% direct X 9.0c compatible sound card Hard Drive Space : 8GB Game requires Internet connection for activation
Recommended
CPU : Intel Core 2 Duo processor RAM : 2GB Video Card : DX 9 - Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512 MB RAM and Pixel Shader 3.0 (NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GT or better), DX 10 - NVIDIA GeForce 8600 or better Sound Card : SoundBlaster(r) X-Fi(tm) series (optimized foruse with Creative Labs EAX ADVANCED HD 4.0 or EAX ADVANCED HD 5.0 compatible sound cards)
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
BioShock™ — FAQ
Can I run BioShock™?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 81 FPS at 1080p in BioShock™. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 154 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 BioShock™?+
BioShock™ needs at least a Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 128MB RAM and Pixel Shader 3.0 (NVIDIA 6600 or better/ATI X1300 or better, excluding ATI X1550) graphics card.
Can BioShock™ run without a graphics card?+
No — BioShock™ is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 128MB RAM and Pixel Shader 3.0 (NVIDIA 6600 or better/ATI X1300 or better, excluding ATI X1550)).
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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.