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Can I Run Dishonored?

Arkane Studios · 2012

Our verdict

Runs on almost any PC

Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.

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Estimated FPS at 1080p

GAMERSPECS ESTIMATE

On a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Dishonored runs easily at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT runs easily, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX runs easily.

The publisher states no target settings for Dishonored, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

120+ FPS

Light game

High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native

Great

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

300+ FPS

Light game

High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native

Excellent

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

300+ FPS

Light game

High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native

Excellent

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What limits performance in Dishonored

The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.

Graphics card (GPU)

Not a limit

Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.

Processor (CPU)

No measured limit

We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("2.4 GHz quad core or better (enhanced for multi-core processors)") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Dishonored, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.

Video memory (VRAM)

512 MB min · 768 MB rec

The minimum spec lists 512 MB of video memory and the recommended spec 768 MB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.

Settings to lower first in Dishonored

  1. 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.

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Can You Run Dishonored?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Dishonored’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run Dishonored — and then some

Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.

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ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060DirectX 9 compatible with 512 MB video RAM or better (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 5850)DirectX 9 compatible with 768 MB video RAM or better (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 5850)
CPUCore i5-134003.0 GHz dual core or better2.4 GHz quad core or better (enhanced for multi-core processors)
RAM16 GB3 GB4 GB
OSWindows 11Windows Vista / Windows 7Windows Vista / Windows 7 (enhanced for 64-bit OS)

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Dishonored System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Dishonored, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows Vista / Windows 7Windows Vista / Windows 7 (enhanced for 64-bit OS)
Processor3.0 GHz dual core or better2.4 GHz quad core or better (enhanced for multi-core processors)
Memory3 GB system RAM4 GB system RAM
GraphicsDirectX 9 compatible with 512 MB video RAM or better (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 5850)DirectX 9 compatible with 768 MB video RAM or better (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 5850)
Storage9 GB9 GB
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Minimum

OS *: Windows Vista / Windows 7 Processor: 3.0 GHz dual core or better Memory: 3 GB system RAM Hard Disk Space: 9 GB Video Card: DirectX 9 compatible with 512 MB video RAM or better (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 5850) Sound: Windows compatible sound card

Recommended

OS *: Windows Vista / Windows 7 (enhanced for 64-bit OS) Processor: 2.4 GHz quad core or better (enhanced for multi-core processors) Memory: 4 GB system RAM Hard Disk Space: 9 GB Video Card: DirectX 9 compatible with 768 MB video RAM or better (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 5850) Sound: Windows compatible sound card

Source: Steam

Dishonored — FAQ

Can I run Dishonored?+

Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly 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 Dishonored?+

Dishonored needs at least a 3.0 GHz dual core or better processor, a DirectX 9 compatible with 512 MB video RAM or better (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 5850) graphics card, 3 GB of RAM, 9 GB of storage, running Windows Vista / Windows 7.

Can Dishonored run without a graphics card?+

Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M runs easily.

How much RAM does Dishonored need?+

Dishonored officially requires a minimum of 3 GB of RAM, with 4 GB 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.