Can I Run Far Cry® 5?
Ubisoft Montreal · 2018
Discover the open world of Hope County, Montana, besieged by a fanatical doomsday cult. Dive into the action solo or two-player co-op in the story campaign, use a vast arsenal of weapons and allies, and free Hope County from Joseph Seed and his cult.
Can You Run Far Cry® 5?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Far Cry® 5’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Far Cry® 5 — 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 670 or AMD R9 270 (2GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD R9 290X (4GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.1 GHz or AMD FX-6300 @ 3.5 GHz or equivalent | Intel Core i7-4770 @ 3.4 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz or equivalent |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) | 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.
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® 5 is a demanding action game from 2018. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 82 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 37 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 156 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~34–40 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~75–90 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~140–170 FPS
Excellent
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Far Cry® 5 System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Far Cry® 5, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) | Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.1 GHz or AMD FX-6300 @ 3.5 GHz or equivalent | Intel Core i7-4770 @ 3.4 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz or equivalent |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 or AMD R9 270 (2GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD R9 290X (4GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better) |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 40 GB available space | 40 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.1 GHz or AMD FX-6300 @ 3.5 GHz or equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 or AMD R9 270 (2GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better) DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 40 GB available space Additional Notes: Game contains EasyAntiCheat anti-cheat technology, and Denuvo and VMProtect anti-tamper technology.
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) Processor: Intel Core i7-4770 @ 3.4 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz or equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD R9 290X (4GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better) DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 40 GB available space Additional Notes: Game contains EasyAntiCheat anti-cheat technology, and Denuvo and VMProtect anti-tamper technology.
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Far Cry® 5 — FAQ
Can I run Far Cry® 5?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 82 FPS at 1080p in Far Cry® 5. Budget GPUs get about 37 FPS and high-end GPUs around 156 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® 5?+
Far Cry® 5 needs at least a Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.1 GHz or AMD FX-6300 @ 3.5 GHz or equivalent processor, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 or AMD R9 270 (2GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better) graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 40 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 (64-bit versions only).
Can Far Cry® 5 run without a graphics card?+
No — Far Cry® 5 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 or AMD R9 270 (2GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better)).
How much RAM does Far Cry® 5 need?+
Far Cry® 5 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.