Can I Run Contagion?
Monochrome, Inc · 2013
Contagion isn't your average Zombie Shooter but instead takes a more realistic and different approach to the popular genre with unique characters, environments, weapons, items, and a built in system that makes every round completely unpredictable with resources, objectives, and paths ever…
Can You Run Contagion?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Contagion’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Contagion — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | DirectX® 9 compatible video card with 256 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better DirectX®: 9.0c | DirectX® 9 compatible video card with 512 MB, Shader model 3.0. ATI X1600, NVidia 7600 or better DirectX®: 9.0c |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.4 GHz Intel Dual Core Processor | 2.4 GHz Intel Dual Core Processor |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® 7 32/64-bit / Windows® 8 32/64-bit / Windows® 10 32/64-bit | Windows® 10 32/64-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? →Contagion 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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Contagion System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Contagion, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 7 32/64-bit / Windows® 8 32/64-bit / Windows® 10 32/64-bit | Windows® 10 32/64-bit |
| Processor | 2.4 GHz Intel Dual Core Processor | 2.4 GHz Intel Dual Core Processor |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX® 9 compatible video card with 256 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better DirectX®: 9.0c | DirectX® 9 compatible video card with 512 MB, Shader model 3.0. ATI X1600, NVidia 7600 or better DirectX®: 9.0c |
| Storage | 10 GB HDD Space Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Hardware: Mouse Keyboard Other Requirements: Broadband Internet Connection | 10 GB HDD Space Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Hardware: Mouse Keyboard Other Requirements: Broadband Internet Connection |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows® 7 32/64-bit / Windows® 8 32/64-bit / Windows® 10 32/64-bit Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Dual Core Processor Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX® 9 compatible video card with 256 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better DirectX®: 9.0c Hard Drive: 10 GB HDD Space Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Hardware: Mouse Keyboard Other Requirements: Broadband Internet Connection
Recommended
OS: Windows® 10 32/64-bit Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Dual Core Processor Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX® 9 compatible video card with 512 MB, Shader model 3.0. ATI X1600, NVidia 7600 or better DirectX®: 9.0c Hard Drive: 10 GB HDD Space Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Hardware: Mouse Keyboard Other Requirements: Broadband Internet Connection
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Contagion — FAQ
Can I run Contagion?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Contagion. 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 Contagion?+
Contagion needs at least a 2.4 GHz Intel Dual Core Processor processor, a DirectX® 9 compatible video card with 256 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better DirectX®: 9.0c graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 10 GB HDD Space Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Hardware: Mouse Keyboard Other Requirements: Broadband Internet Connection of storage, running Windows® 7 32/64-bit / Windows® 8 32/64-bit / Windows® 10 32/64-bit.
Can Contagion run without a graphics card?+
No — Contagion is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: DirectX® 9 compatible video card with 256 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better DirectX®: 9.0c).
How much RAM does Contagion need?+
Contagion officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 8GB 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.