Can I Run Brutal Legend?
Double Fine Productions · 2013
Brütal Legend is an action-adventure that marries visceral action combat with open-world freedom.
Can You Run Brutal Legend?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Brutal Legend’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Brutal Legend — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 512 MB GeForce 220, Radeon 4550, Intel HD 3000 Graphics DirectX®: 9.0c | 512 MB GeForce 650, Radeon 7000 DirectX®: 9.0c |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.2 GHz, or AMD Athlon 64 at 2.2 GHz | Intel i5 Duo at 2.5 GHz, or AMD FX 3.5 GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP SP3 | Windows 7 |
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? →Brutal Legend 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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Brutal Legend System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Brutal Legend, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP SP3 | Windows 7 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.2 GHz, or AMD Athlon 64 at 2.2 GHz | Intel i5 Duo at 2.5 GHz, or AMD FX 3.5 GHz |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 512 MB GeForce 220, Radeon 4550, Intel HD 3000 Graphics DirectX®: 9.0c | 512 MB GeForce 650, Radeon 7000 DirectX®: 9.0c |
| Storage | 8 GB HD space Sound: DirectX Compatible Sound Card Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection | 8 GB HD space Sound: DirectX Compatible Sound Card Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP SP3 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.2 GHz, or AMD Athlon 64 at 2.2 GHz Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: 512 MB GeForce 220, Radeon 4550, Intel HD 3000 Graphics DirectX®: 9.0c Hard Drive: 8 GB HD space Sound: DirectX Compatible Sound Card Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Intel i5 Duo at 2.5 GHz, or AMD FX 3.5 GHz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 512 MB GeForce 650, Radeon 7000 DirectX®: 9.0c Hard Drive: 8 GB HD space Sound: DirectX Compatible Sound Card Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Brutal Legend — FAQ
Can I run Brutal Legend?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Brutal Legend. 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 Brutal Legend?+
Brutal Legend needs at least a Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.2 GHz, or AMD Athlon 64 at 2.2 GHz processor, a 512 MB GeForce 220, Radeon 4550, Intel HD 3000 Graphics DirectX®: 9.0c graphics card, 1GB of RAM, 8 GB HD space Sound: DirectX Compatible Sound Card Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection of storage, running Windows XP SP3.
Can Brutal Legend run without a graphics card?+
No — Brutal Legend is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 512 MB GeForce 220, Radeon 4550, Intel HD 3000 Graphics DirectX®: 9.0c).
How much RAM does Brutal Legend need?+
Brutal Legend officially requires a minimum of 1GB of RAM, with 2GB 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.