Can I Run BioShock Infinite?
Irrational Games · 2013
Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia.
Can You Run BioShock Infinite?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against BioShock Infinite’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run BioShock Infinite — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | DirectX10 Compatible ATI Radeon HD 3870 / NVIDIA 8800 GT / Intel HD 3000 Integrated Graphics Video Card | DirectX11 Compatible, AMD Radeon HD 6950 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Video Card |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core 2 DUO 2.4 GHz / AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz | Quad Core Processor |
| RAM | 16 GB | — | — |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows Vista Service Pack 2 32-bit | Windows 7 Service Pack 1 64-bit |
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 Infinite is a demanding action game from 2013. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 91 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 41 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 173 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–46 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–100 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~155–190 FPS
Excellent
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BioShock Infinite System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for BioShock Infinite, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista Service Pack 2 32-bit | Windows 7 Service Pack 1 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 DUO 2.4 GHz / AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz | Quad Core Processor |
| Memory | 512 MB Sound: DirectX Compatible | 1024 MB Sound: DirectX Compatible |
| Graphics | DirectX10 Compatible ATI Radeon HD 3870 / NVIDIA 8800 GT / Intel HD 3000 Integrated Graphics Video Card | DirectX11 Compatible, AMD Radeon HD 6950 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Video Card |
| Storage | 20 GB free | 30 GB free |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows Vista Service Pack 2 32-bit Processor: Intel Core 2 DUO 2.4 GHz / AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz Memory: 2GB Hard Disk Space: 20 GB free Video Card: DirectX10 Compatible ATI Radeon HD 3870 / NVIDIA 8800 GT / Intel HD 3000 Integrated Graphics Video Card Memory: 512 MB Sound: DirectX Compatible
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 64-bit Processor: Quad Core Processor Memory: 4GB Hard Disk Space: 30 GB free Video Card: DirectX11 Compatible, AMD Radeon HD 6950 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Video Card Memory: 1024 MB Sound: DirectX Compatible
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
BioShock Infinite — FAQ
Can I run BioShock Infinite?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in BioShock Infinite. Budget GPUs get about 41 FPS and high-end GPUs around 173 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 Infinite?+
BioShock Infinite needs at least a Intel Core 2 DUO 2.4 GHz / AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz processor, a DirectX10 Compatible ATI Radeon HD 3870 / NVIDIA 8800 GT / Intel HD 3000 Integrated Graphics Video Card graphics card, 20 GB free of storage, running Windows Vista Service Pack 2 32-bit.
Can BioShock Infinite run without a graphics card?+
No — BioShock Infinite is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: DirectX10 Compatible ATI Radeon HD 3870 / NVIDIA 8800 GT / Intel HD 3000 Integrated Graphics Video Card).
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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.