Can I Run Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3?
EA Los Angeles · 2009
The desperate leadership of a doomed Soviet Union travels back in time to change history and restore the glory of Mother Russia.
Can You Run Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| 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 | DirectX® 9.0c compatible video card, NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or better, ATI Radeon X800 or better |
| 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 | 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 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Microsoft Windows® XP SP2, Windows Vista (32-bit) | Microsoft Windows® XP SP2, Windows Vista (32-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? →Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3 is a demanding action game from 2009. 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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Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3 System Requirements
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 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 fas |
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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 fas
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3 — FAQ
Can I run Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3. 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 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, 1GB of RAM, 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 fas of storage, running Microsoft Windows® XP SP2, Windows Vista (32-bit).
Can Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3 run without a graphics card?+
No — Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: DirectX® 9.0c compatible video card, NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or better, ATI Radeon X800 or better).
How much RAM does Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3 need?+
Command & Conquer™ Red Alert™ 3 officially requires a minimum of 1GB 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.