Can I Run Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3?
EA Los Angeles · 2009
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics reaches the game's 30 FPS cap at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3 reaches the game's 30 FPS cap at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches the game's 30 FPS cap, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX reaches the game's 30 FPS cap.
The publisher states no target settings for Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
30 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
30 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Low Performance
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
30 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Low Performance
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3
The game itself: Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3 is capped at 30 FPS, and any recent graphics card reaches it.
Frame-rate limit source: PCGamingWiki
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics reaches the game's 30 FPS cap at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("Any Intel Core Duo machine; XP: Intel Pentium 4 2.2 GHz or better, AMD Athlon XP") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3, 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 Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3
- 1Nothing, once you reach the 30 FPS cap. Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3's physics are tied to its frame rate, so don't force it higher; spend spare performance on higher settings or resolution instead.
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Can You Run Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3?
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Your PC
We could only check your RAM, and it meets Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3'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 | DirectX® 9.0c compatible video card, NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or better, ATI Radeon X800 or better | Not listed |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Any Intel Core Duo machine; XP: Intel Pentium 4 2.2 GHz or better, AMD Athlon XP 2100+ or better; Vista: Intel Pentium 4 2.6 GHz or better, AMD Athlon XP 2800+ or better | Not listed |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | Not listed |
| OS | Windows 11 | Microsoft Windows® XP SP2, Windows Vista (32-bit) | Not listed |
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.
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Microsoft Windows® XP SP2, Windows Vista (32-bit) |
| Processor | Any Intel Core Duo machine; XP: Intel Pentium 4 2.2 GHz or better, AMD Athlon XP 2100+ or better; Vista: Intel Pentium 4 2.6 GHz or better, AMD Athlon XP 2800+ or better |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX® 9.0c compatible video card, NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or better, ATI Radeon X800 or better |
| Storage | At least 10 GB of free space |
The publisher lists no recommended specs.
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Minimum
Supported OS: Microsoft Windows® XP SP2, Windows Vista (32-bit) Processor: Any Intel Core Duo machine; XP: Intel Pentium 4 2.2 GHz or better, AMD Athlon XP 2100+ or better; Vista: Intel Pentium 4 2.6 GHz or better, AMD Athlon XP 2800+ or better Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX® 9.0c compatible video card, NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or better, ATI Radeon X800 or better Hard Drive: At least 10 GB of free space Sound: DirectX® 9.0c compatible sound card (Yamaha Xwave-512 is not supported) Multiplayer: 2 - 6 players with optional voice support, network or Internet connection required (Cable, DSL or faster connection). INTERNET CONNECTION, ONLINE AUTHENTICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO PLAY. TO ACCESS ONLINE FEATURES, YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE. ONLY ONE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE PER GAME. EA ONLINE TERMS CONDITIONS AND FEATURE UPDATES CAN BE FOUND AT . YOU MUST BE 13+ TO REGISTER WITH EA ONLINE. EA MAY RETIRE ONLINE FEATURES AFTER 30 DAYS NOTICE POSTED ON .
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Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3 — FAQ
Can I run Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics reaches the game's 30 FPS cap 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 Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3?+
Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3 needs at least a Any Intel Core Duo machine; XP: Intel Pentium 4 2.2 GHz or better, AMD Athlon XP 2100+ or better; Vista: Intel Pentium 4 2.6 GHz or better, AMD Athlon XP 2800+ or better processor, a DirectX® 9.0c compatible video card, NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or better, ATI Radeon X800 or better graphics card, 1 GB of RAM, At least 10 GB of free space of storage, running Microsoft Windows® XP SP2, Windows Vista (32-bit).
Can Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3 run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics reaches the game's 30 FPS cap at 1080p.
How much RAM does Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3 need?+
Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3 officially requires a minimum of 1 GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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