Can I Run Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon?
Ubisoft Montreal · 2013
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 64 FPS at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon averages 300+ FPS at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 139 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX averages 300+ FPS.
The publisher states no target settings for Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~125–155 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Graphics card's limit
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Graphics card's limit
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
300+ FPS: This is the graphics card's limit. The game's own frame cap or your CPU will often set the real number.
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon
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 averages about 64 FPS at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("2.93 GHz Intel® Core™ i3-530 or 3.10 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X2 550 or better") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
512 MB min · 1 GB rec
The minimum spec lists 512 MB of video memory and the recommended spec 1 GB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon?
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Your PC
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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 | 512 MB DirectX® 9.0c–compliant | 1024 MB DirectX 11–complaint or higher |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.66 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo E6700 or 3.00 GHz AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 6000+ | 2.93 GHz Intel® Core™ i3-530 or 3.10 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X2 550 or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® XP (SP3) / Windows Vista® (SP2) / Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) | Windows® XP (SP3) / Windows Vista® (SP2) / Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) |
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.
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® XP (SP3) / Windows Vista® (SP2) / Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) | Windows® XP (SP3) / Windows Vista® (SP2) / Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) |
| Processor | 2.66 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo E6700 or 3.00 GHz AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 6000+ | 2.93 GHz Intel® Core™ i3-530 or 3.10 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X2 550 or better |
| Memory | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Graphics | 512 MB DirectX® 9.0c–compliant | 1024 MB DirectX 11–complaint or higher |
| DirectX | DirectX® 9.0c | DirectX® 11 |
| Storage | 3 GB HD space | 3 GB HD space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows® XP (SP3) / Windows Vista® (SP2) / Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) Processor: 2.66 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo E6700 or 3.00 GHz AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 6000+ Memory: 2 GB Graphics: 512 MB DirectX® 9.0c–compliant DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c Hard Drive: 3 GB HD space Sound: DirectX 9.0c–compliant Perpherals Support: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller Additional Notes: Requires a UPlay account.
Recommended
OS *: Windows® XP (SP3) / Windows Vista® (SP2) / Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) Processor: 2.93 GHz Intel® Core™ i3-530 or 3.10 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X2 550 or better Memory: 4 GB Graphics: 1024 MB DirectX 11–complaint or higher DirectX®: DirectX® 11 Hard Drive: 3 GB HD space Sound: 5.1 surround sound Perpherals Support: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, Xbox 360 Controller for Windows Additional Notes: Requires a UPlay account.
Source: Steam
Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon — FAQ
Can I run Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 64 FPS 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 Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon?+
Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon needs at least a 2.66 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo E6700 or 3.00 GHz AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 6000+ processor, a 512 MB DirectX® 9.0c–compliant graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, 3 GB HD space of storage, running Windows® XP (SP3) / Windows Vista® (SP2) / Windows 10 (64-bit versions only).
Can Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 64 FPS at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M averages about 101 FPS.
How much RAM does Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon need?+
Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM, with 4 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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