Can I Run Fallout Shelter?
Bethesda Game Studios · 2017
Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.
Can You Run Fallout Shelter?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Fallout Shelter’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Fallout Shelter — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 1Ghz, Radeon HD 6970 1GHz | — |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q9550 @2.83GHZ | — |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | — |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 64 bit | — |
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 Shelter is a demanding rpg game from 2017. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 76 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 34 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 144 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~30–38 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~70–85 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~130–160 FPS
Excellent
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Fallout Shelter System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Fallout Shelter, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 64 bit |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q9550 @2.83GHZ |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 1Ghz, Radeon HD 6970 1GHz |
| Storage | 2 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 64 bit Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q9550 @2.83GHZ Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 1Ghz, Radeon HD 6970 1GHz Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Fallout Shelter — FAQ
Can I run Fallout Shelter?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 76 FPS at 1080p in Fallout Shelter. Budget GPUs get about 34 FPS and high-end GPUs around 144 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 Shelter?+
Fallout Shelter needs at least a Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q9550 @2.83GHZ processor, a NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 1Ghz, Radeon HD 6970 1GHz graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 2 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 64 bit.
Can Fallout Shelter run without a graphics card?+
No — Fallout Shelter is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 1Ghz, Radeon HD 6970 1GHz).
How much RAM does Fallout Shelter need?+
Fallout Shelter officially requires a minimum of 2GB 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.