Can I Run Fallout 4?
Bethesda Game Studios · 2015
From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.
Can You Run Fallout 4?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Fallout 4’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Fallout 4 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GTX 550 Ti 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or equivalent | NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB/AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB or equivalent |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz/AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz or equivalent | Intel Core i7 4790 3.6 GHz/AMD FX-9590 4.7 GHz or equivalent |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required) | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required) |
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? →Fallout 4 is a demanding rpg game from 2015. 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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Fallout 4 System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Fallout 4, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required) | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz/AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz or equivalent | Intel Core i7 4790 3.6 GHz/AMD FX-9590 4.7 GHz or equivalent |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 550 Ti 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or equivalent | NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB/AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB or equivalent |
| Storage | 30 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required) Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz/AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz or equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 550 Ti 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or equivalent Storage: 30 GB available space
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required) Processor: Intel Core i7 4790 3.6 GHz/AMD FX-9590 4.7 GHz or equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB/AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB or equivalent Storage: 30 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Fallout 4 — FAQ
Can I run Fallout 4?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 81 FPS at 1080p in Fallout 4. 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 Fallout 4?+
Fallout 4 needs at least a Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz/AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz or equivalent processor, a NVIDIA GTX 550 Ti 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or equivalent graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 30 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required).
Can Fallout 4 run without a graphics card?+
No — Fallout 4 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GTX 550 Ti 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or equivalent).
How much RAM does Fallout 4 need?+
Fallout 4 officially requires a minimum of 8GB 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.