Can I Run Far Cry 3?
Ubisoft Montreal, Massive Entertainment, and Ubisoft Shanghai · 2012
Discover the dark secrets of a lawless island ruled by violence and take the fight to the enemy as you try to escape. You’ll need more than luck to escape alive!
Can You Run Far Cry 3?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Far Cry 3’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Far Cry 3 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 512MB Video RAM (1GB Video RAM), DirectX9c (DirectX11) Shader Model 3.0 (Shader Model 5.0) DirectX®: 9.0c | 512MB Video RAM (1GB Video RAM), DirectX9c (DirectX11) Shader Model 3.0 (Shader Model 5.0) DirectX®: 11 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core®2 Duo E6700 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 6000+ @ 3.0Ghz or better | — |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP, Windows Vista | — |
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? →Far Cry 3 is a demanding action game from 2012. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 91 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 41 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 173 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–46 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–100 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~155–190 FPS
Excellent
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Far Cry 3 System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Far Cry 3, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP, Windows Vista | — |
| Processor | Intel Core®2 Duo E6700 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 6000+ @ 3.0Ghz or better | — |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 512MB Video RAM (1GB Video RAM), DirectX9c (DirectX11) Shader Model 3.0 (Shader Model 5.0) DirectX®: 9.0c | 512MB Video RAM (1GB Video RAM), DirectX9c (DirectX11) Shader Model 3.0 (Shader Model 5.0) DirectX®: 11 |
| Storage | 15 GB HD space Sound: DirectX Compatible (Recommended Surround Sound 5.1 capable) Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection Additional: *Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: AMD Radeon™ HD 2900 / 3000 / 4000 / 5000 / 6000 / 7000 series, NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 GTX / 9 / 200 / 400 / 500 / 600 series. Laptop versions of thes | 15 GB HD space Sound: DirectX Compatible (Recommended Surround Sound 5.1 capable) Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection Additional: *Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: AMD Radeon™ HD 2900 / 3000 / 4000 / 5000 / 6000 / 7000 series, NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 GTX / 9 / 200 / 400 / 500 / 600 series. Laptop versions of these cards may work, but are not supported. These chipsets are the only ones that will run this game. For the most up-to-date |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP, Windows Vista Processor: Intel Core®2 Duo E6700 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 6000+ @ 3.0Ghz or better Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 512MB Video RAM (1GB Video RAM), DirectX9c (DirectX11) Shader Model 3.0 (Shader Model 5.0) DirectX®: 9.0c Hard Drive: 15 GB HD space Sound: DirectX Compatible (Recommended Surround Sound 5.1 capable) Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection Additional: *Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: AMD Radeon™ HD 2900 / 3000 / 4000 / 5000 / 6000 / 7000 series, NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 GTX / 9 / 200 / 400 / 500 / 600 series. Laptop versions of thes
Recommended
Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 512MB Video RAM (1GB Video RAM), DirectX9c (DirectX11) Shader Model 3.0 (Shader Model 5.0) DirectX®: 11 Hard Drive: 15 GB HD space Sound: DirectX Compatible (Recommended Surround Sound 5.1 capable) Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection Additional: *Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: AMD Radeon™ HD 2900 / 3000 / 4000 / 5000 / 6000 / 7000 series, NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 GTX / 9 / 200 / 400 / 500 / 600 series. Laptop versions of these cards may work, but are not supported. These chipsets are the only ones that will run this game. For the most up-to-date
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Far Cry 3 — FAQ
Can I run Far Cry 3?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Far Cry 3. Budget GPUs get about 41 FPS and high-end GPUs around 173 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 Far Cry 3?+
Far Cry 3 needs at least a Intel Core®2 Duo E6700 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 6000+ @ 3.0Ghz or better processor, a 512MB Video RAM (1GB Video RAM), DirectX9c (DirectX11) Shader Model 3.0 (Shader Model 5.0) DirectX®: 9.0c graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 15 GB HD space Sound: DirectX Compatible (Recommended Surround Sound 5.1 capable) Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection Additional: *Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: AMD Radeon™ HD 2900 / 3000 / 4000 / 5000 / 6000 / 7000 series, NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 GTX / 9 / 200 / 400 / 500 / 600 series. Laptop versions of thes of storage, running Windows XP, Windows Vista.
Can Far Cry 3 run without a graphics card?+
No — Far Cry 3 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 512MB Video RAM (1GB Video RAM), DirectX9c (DirectX11) Shader Model 3.0 (Shader Model 5.0) DirectX®: 9.0c).
How much RAM does Far Cry 3 need?+
Far Cry 3 officially requires a minimum of 4GB 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.