Can I Run Dishonored?
Arkane Studios · 2012
Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal.
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.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | DirectX 9 compatible with 512 MB video RAM or better (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 5850) Sound: Windows compatible sound card | DirectX 9 compatible with 768 MB video RAM or better (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 5850) Sound: Windows compatible sound card |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 3.0 GHz dual core or better | 2.4 GHz quad core or better (enhanced for multi-core processors) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows Vista / Windows 7 | Windows Vista / Windows 7 (enhanced for 64-bit OS) |
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? →Dishonored is a demanding action game from 2012. 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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Dishonored System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Dishonored, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista / Windows 7 | Windows Vista / Windows 7 (enhanced for 64-bit OS) |
| Processor | 3.0 GHz dual core or better | 2.4 GHz quad core or better (enhanced for multi-core processors) |
| Memory | 3 GB system RAM | 4 GB system RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 9 compatible with 512 MB video RAM or better (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 5850) Sound: Windows compatible sound card | DirectX 9 compatible with 768 MB video RAM or better (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 5850) Sound: Windows compatible sound card |
| Storage | 9 GB | 9 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
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Dishonored — FAQ
Can I run Dishonored?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Dishonored. 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 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) Sound: Windows compatible sound card graphics card, 3GB of RAM, 9 GB of storage, running Windows Vista / Windows 7.
Can Dishonored run without a graphics card?+
No — Dishonored is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: DirectX 9 compatible with 512 MB video RAM or better (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 5850) Sound: Windows compatible sound card).
How much RAM does Dishonored need?+
Dishonored officially requires a minimum of 3GB of RAM, with 4GB 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.