Can I Run Defiance?
Trion Worlds · 2014
Join the futuristic online open-world shooter where thousands of players scour a transformed Earth competing for alien technology.
Can You Run Defiance?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Defiance’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Defiance — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 512MB video card (NVIDIA GeForce 8600, ATI Radeon HD 2900, or Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics or better) DirectX®: 9.0c | 512MB video card (NVIDIA GeForce 8600, ATI Radeon HD 2900, or Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics or better) DirectX®: 9.0c |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz CPU or better | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz CPU or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP SP2 | Windows XP SP2 |
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? →Defiance is a demanding action game from 2014. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 81 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 154 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–40 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~75–90 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~140–170 FPS
Excellent
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Defiance System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Defiance, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP SP2 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz CPU or better |
| Memory | 2 GB System RAM |
| Graphics | 512MB video card (NVIDIA GeForce 8600, ATI Radeon HD 2900, or Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics or better) DirectX®: 9.0c |
| Storage | 15 GB free hard drive space Sound: DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card Internet: Broadband internet connection |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP SP2 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz CPU or better Memory: 2 GB System RAM Graphics: 512MB video card (NVIDIA GeForce 8600, ATI Radeon HD 2900, or Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics or better) DirectX®: 9.0c Hard Drive: 15 GB free hard drive space Sound: DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card Internet: Broadband internet connection
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Defiance — FAQ
Can I run Defiance?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 81 FPS at 1080p in Defiance. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 154 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 Defiance?+
Defiance needs at least a Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz CPU or better processor, a 512MB video card (NVIDIA GeForce 8600, ATI Radeon HD 2900, or Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics or better) DirectX®: 9.0c graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 15 GB free hard drive space Sound: DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card Internet: Broadband internet connection of storage, running Windows XP SP2.
Can Defiance run without a graphics card?+
No — Defiance is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 512MB video card (NVIDIA GeForce 8600, ATI Radeon HD 2900, or Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics or better) DirectX®: 9.0c).
How much RAM does Defiance need?+
Defiance officially requires a minimum of 2GB 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.