Can I Run Far Cry® 4?
Ubisoft Montreal, Red Storm, Shanghai, Toronto, Kiev · 2014
Hidden in the towering Himalayas lies Kyrat, a country steeped in tradition and violence. You are Ajay Ghale. Traveling to Kyrat to fulfill your mother’s dying wish, you find yourself caught up in a civil war to overthrow the oppressive regime of dictator Pagan Min.
Can You Run Far Cry® 4?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Far Cry® 4’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Far Cry® 4 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD5850 (1 GB VRAM) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 or AMD Radeon R9 290X or better (2 GB VRAM) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.6 GHz Intel® Core™ i5-750 or 3.2 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X4 955 | 2.5 GHz Intel® Core™ i5-2400S or 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350 or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 (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? →Far Cry® 4 is a demanding action game from 2014. 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® 4 System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Far Cry® 4, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor | 2.6 GHz Intel® Core™ i5-750 or 3.2 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X4 955 | 2.5 GHz Intel® Core™ i5-2400S or 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350 or better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD5850 (1 GB VRAM) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 or AMD Radeon R9 290X or better (2 GB VRAM) |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 30 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) Processor: 2.6 GHz Intel® Core™ i5-750 or 3.2 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X4 955 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD5850 (1 GB VRAM) DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 30 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX-compatible (5.1 surround sound recommended) Additional Notes: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)
Recommended
OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) Processor: 2.5 GHz Intel® Core™ i5-2400S or 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350 or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 or AMD Radeon R9 290X or better (2 GB VRAM) DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 30 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX-compatible (5.1 surround sound recommended) Additional Notes: Supported video cards at the time of release: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better, GeForce GTX 700 series; AMD Radeon HD5850 or better, Radeon R9 series. Note: Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT officially supported.
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Far Cry® 4 — FAQ
Can I run Far Cry® 4?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Far Cry® 4. 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® 4?+
Far Cry® 4 needs at least a 2.6 GHz Intel® Core™ i5-750 or 3.2 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X4 955 processor, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD5850 (1 GB VRAM) graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 30 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 (64-bit).
Can Far Cry® 4 run without a graphics card?+
No — Far Cry® 4 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD5850 (1 GB VRAM)).
How much RAM does Far Cry® 4 need?+
Far Cry® 4 officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 8GB recommended for smooth performance. 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.