Can I Run Fallout 76?
Bethesda Game Studios · 2020
Bethesda Game Studios welcome you to Fallout 76. Twenty-five years after the bombs fall, you and your fellow Vault Dwellers emerge into post-nuclear America. Explore a vast wasteland in this open-world multiplayer addition to the Fallout story.
Can You Run Fallout 76?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Fallout 76’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Fallout 76 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD Radeon R9 285 2GB or equivalent | NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB /AMD R9 290X 4GB |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-6600k 3.5 GHz /AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz or equivalent | Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz /AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 8.1/10 (64-bit versions) | Windows 8.1/10 (64-bit versions) |
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 76 is a extremely demanding rpg game from 2020. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 70 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 31 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 133 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~28–34 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~65–75 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~120–145 FPS
Great
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Fallout 76 System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Fallout 76, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 8.1/10 (64-bit versions) | Windows 8.1/10 (64-bit versions) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6600k 3.5 GHz /AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz or equivalent | Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz /AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD Radeon R9 285 2GB or equivalent | NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB /AMD R9 290X 4GB |
| Storage | 96 GB available space | 96 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 8.1/10 (64-bit versions) Processor: Intel Core i5-6600k 3.5 GHz /AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz or equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD Radeon R9 285 2GB or equivalent Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 96 GB available space
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 8.1/10 (64-bit versions) Processor: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz /AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB /AMD R9 290X 4GB Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 96 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Fallout 76 — FAQ
Can I run Fallout 76?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 70 FPS at 1080p in Fallout 76. Budget GPUs get about 31 FPS and high-end GPUs around 133 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 76?+
Fallout 76 needs at least a Intel Core i5-6600k 3.5 GHz /AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz or equivalent processor, a NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD Radeon R9 285 2GB or equivalent graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 96 GB available space of storage, running Windows 8.1/10 (64-bit versions).
Can Fallout 76 run without a graphics card?+
No — Fallout 76 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD Radeon R9 285 2GB or equivalent).
How much RAM does Fallout 76 need?+
Fallout 76 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.