Can I Run Braid?
Number None · 2009
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Braid runs easily at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT runs easily, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX runs easily.
The publisher states no target settings for Braid, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
120+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Braid
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("1.4GHz or faster") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Braid, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
Not stated
The publisher doesn't state a video memory requirement, so we don't estimate one.
Settings to lower first in Braid
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Your PC
We could only check your RAM, and it meets Braid's minimum
We couldn't compare your graphics card or processor; compare them with the publisher's list below.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Pixel Shader 2.0 DirectX® Version: DirectX® 9.0c | Not listed |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 1.4GHz or faster | Not listed |
| RAM | 16 GB | 768 MB | Not listed |
| OS | Windows 11 | Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 | Not listed |
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Braid, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 |
| Processor | 1.4GHz or faster |
| Memory | 768 MB or more |
| Graphics | Pixel Shader 2.0 DirectX® Version: DirectX® 9.0c |
| Storage | 200 MB or more |
The publisher lists no recommended specs.
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Minimum
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Processor: 1.4GHz or faster Memory: 768 MB or more Hard Disk Space: 200 MB or more Video Card: Pixel Shader 2.0 DirectX® Version: DirectX® 9.0c Controller Support: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller for Windows
Source: Steam
Braid — FAQ
Can I run Braid?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly 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 Braid?+
Braid needs at least a 1.4GHz or faster processor, a Pixel Shader 2.0 DirectX® Version: DirectX® 9.0c graphics card, 768 MB of RAM, 200 MB or more of storage, running Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7.
Can Braid run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M runs easily.
How much RAM does Braid need?+
Braid officially requires a minimum of 768 MB of RAM. 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.