Can I Run EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair?
SANDLOT · 2016
It's a fight for the future of the planet between the Ravagers, a merciless swarm of alien invaders, and the Earth Defense Force (EDF) in this third-person shooter.Play as four different classes in over 80 missions with a range of 800 weapons at your disposal.Co-op play supported.
Can You Run EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | AMD Radeon HD 7870 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 （2GB Model or higher） | AMD Radeon HD 7970 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 （3GB Model or higher） |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 3 GHz 2 Core | 3.2GHz 4Core |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit | Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit |
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? →EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair is a demanding action game from 2016. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 88 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 40 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 168 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–44 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–95 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~150–185 FPS
Excellent
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EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit | Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor | 3 GHz 2 Core | 3.2GHz 4Core |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon HD 7870 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 （2GB Model or higher） | AMD Radeon HD 7970 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 （3GB Model or higher） |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 8 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit Processor: 3 GHz 2 Core Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 7870 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 （2GB Model or higher） DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 8 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device Additional Notes: XInput Controller
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit Processor: 3.2GHz 4Core Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 7970 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 （3GB Model or higher） DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 8 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device Additional Notes: XInput Controller
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair — FAQ
Can I run EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 88 FPS at 1080p in EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair. Budget GPUs get about 40 FPS and high-end GPUs around 168 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 EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair?+
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair needs at least a 3 GHz 2 Core processor, a AMD Radeon HD 7870 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 （2GB Model or higher） graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 8 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit.
Can EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair run without a graphics card?+
No — EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: AMD Radeon HD 7870 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 （2GB Model or higher）).
How much RAM does EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair need?+
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair 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.