Can I Run Crysis?
Crytek · 2008
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Can You Run Crysis?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Crysis’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Crysis — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 256 MB** DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (included) Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS/640 or similar |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.8 GHz or faster (XP) or 3.2 GHz or faster* (Vista) | Intel Core 2 DUO @ 2.2GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ |
| RAM | 16 GB | — | — |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP or Windows Vista*** | Windows XP or Windows Vista |
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? →Crysis is a demanding action game from 2008. 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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Crysis System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Crysis, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP or Windows Vista*** | Windows XP or Windows Vista |
| Processor | 2.8 GHz or faster (XP) or 3.2 GHz or faster* (Vista) | Intel Core 2 DUO @ 2.2GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ |
| Memory | 1.0 GB RAM (XP) or 1.5 GB RAM (Vista) | 2.0 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 256 MB** DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (included) Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS/640 or similar |
| Storage | 12GB * Supported Processors: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz (3.2 GHz for Vista) or faster, Intel Core 2.0 GHz (2.2 GHz for Vista) or faster, AMD Athlon 2800+ (3200+ for Vista) or faster. ** Supported chipsets: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT or greater; ATI Radeon 9800 Pro (Radeon X800 Pro for Vista) or greater. Laptop versions of these chipsets may work b | — |
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Minimum
Supported OS: Windows XP or Windows Vista*** Processor: 2.8 GHz or faster (XP) or 3.2 GHz or faster* (Vista) Memory: 1.0 GB RAM (XP) or 1.5 GB RAM (Vista) Graphics: 256 MB** DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (included) Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible Hard Drive: 12GB * Supported Processors: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz (3.2 GHz for Vista) or faster, Intel Core 2.0 GHz (2.2 GHz for Vista) or faster, AMD Athlon 2800+ (3200+ for Vista) or faster. ** Supported chipsets: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT or greater; ATI Radeon 9800 Pro (Radeon X800 Pro for Vista) or greater. Laptop versions of these chipsets may work b
Recommended
Supported OS: Windows XP or Windows Vista Processor: Intel Core 2 DUO @ 2.2GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ Memory: 2.0 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS/640 or similar
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Crysis — FAQ
Can I run Crysis?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Crysis. 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 Crysis?+
Crysis needs at least a 2.8 GHz or faster (XP) or 3.2 GHz or faster* (Vista) processor, a 256 MB** DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (included) Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card, 12GB * Supported Processors: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz (3.2 GHz for Vista) or faster, Intel Core 2.0 GHz (2.2 GHz for Vista) or faster, AMD Athlon 2800+ (3200+ for Vista) or faster. ** Supported chipsets: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT or greater; ATI Radeon 9800 Pro (Radeon X800 Pro for Vista) or greater. Laptop versions of these chipsets may work b of storage, running Windows XP or Windows Vista***.
Can Crysis run without a graphics card?+
No — Crysis is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 256 MB** DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (included) Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible).
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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.