Can I Run Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition?
Bethesda Game Studios · 2009
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition 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 Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition, 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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Check My PC →What limits performance in Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
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 ("Intel Core 2 Duo processor") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
256 MB min · 512 MB rec
The minimum spec lists 256 MB of video memory and the recommended spec 512 MB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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We couldn't compare your graphics card or processor; compare them with the publisher's list below.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 256MB RAM (NVIDIA 6800 or better/ATI X850 or better) | Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512MB RAM (NVIDIA 8800 series, ATI 3800 series) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.4 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor | Intel Core 2 Duo processor |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP/Vista | Windows XP/Vista |
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP/Vista | Windows XP/Vista |
| Processor | 2.4 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor | Intel Core 2 Duo processor |
| Memory | 1 GB (XP)/ 2 GB (Vista) | 2 GB System RAM |
| Graphics | Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 256MB RAM (NVIDIA 6800 or better/ATI X850 or better) | Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512MB RAM (NVIDIA 8800 series, ATI 3800 series) |
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9.0c |
| Storage | 7 GB | 7 GB |
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Minimum
Operating system: Windows XP/Vista Processor: 2.4 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor Memory: 1 GB (XP)/ 2 GB (Vista) Hard disk space: 7 GB Video: Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 256MB RAM (NVIDIA 6800 or better/ATI X850 or better) Sound: DirectX®: 9.0c Controller support: Xbox 360 controller Supported Video Card Chipsets: NVIDIA GeForce 200 series, Geforce 9800 series, Geforce 9600 series, Geforce 8800 series, Geforce 8600 series, Geforce 8500 series, Geforce 8400 series, Geforce 7900 series, Geforce 7800 series, Geforce 7600 series, Geforce 7300 series, GeForce 6800 series ATI HD 4800 series, HD 4600 series, HD 3800 series, HD 3600 series, HD 3400 series, HD 2900 series, HD 2600 series, HD 2400 series, X1900 series, X1800 series, X1600 series, X1300 series, X850 series
Recommended
Operating system: Windows XP/Vista Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo processor Memory: 2 GB System RAM Hard disk space: 7 GB Video: Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512MB RAM (NVIDIA 8800 series, ATI 3800 series) Sound: DirectX®: 9.0c Controller support: Xbox 360 controller
Source: Steam
Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition — FAQ
Can I run Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition?+
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 Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition?+
Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition needs at least a 2.4 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor processor, a Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 256MB RAM (NVIDIA 6800 or better/ATI X850 or better) graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, 7 GB of storage, running Windows XP/Vista.
Can Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition 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 Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition need?+
Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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