Can I Run Far Cry® Primal?
Ubisoft · 2016
The award-winning Far Cry franchise returns with its innovative open world gameplay, bringing together massive beasts, breathtaking environments, and unpredictable savage encounters. Welcome to the Stone Age, a time of danger and adventure.
Can You Run Far Cry® Primal?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Far Cry® Primal’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Far Cry® Primal — 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 (1GB VRAM) | AMD Radeon HD 5770 (1GB VRAM) or equivalent | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | AMD Radeon R9 280X or equivalent |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i3-550 | AMD Phenom II X4 955 or equivalent | Intel Core i7-2600K | AMD FX-8350 or equivalent |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 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® Primal is a demanding action game from 2016. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 88 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 40 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 168 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–44 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–95 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~150–185 FPS
Excellent
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Far Cry® Primal System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Far Cry® Primal, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) | Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-550 | AMD Phenom II X4 955 or equivalent | Intel Core i7-2600K | AMD FX-8350 or equivalent |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 (1GB VRAM) | AMD Radeon HD 5770 (1GB VRAM) or equivalent | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | AMD Radeon R9 280X or equivalent |
| Storage | 20 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS: Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) Processor: Intel Core i3-550 | AMD Phenom II X4 955 or equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 (1GB VRAM) | AMD Radeon HD 5770 (1GB VRAM) or equivalent Storage: 20 GB available space Additional Notes: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, headset, optional controller. Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: AMD Radeon™ HD 5770 (1 GB VRAM) or better, HD 7000 / 200 / 300 / Fury X series, NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460 (1 GB VRAM) or better, GTX 500 / 600 / 700 / 900 / TITAN series. Note: This product supports 64-bit operating systems only. Lap
Recommended
OS: Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) Processor: Intel Core i7-2600K | AMD FX-8350 or equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | AMD Radeon R9 280X or equivalent Storage: 20 GB available space Additional Notes: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, headset, optional controller. Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: AMD Radeon™ HD 5770 (1 GB VRAM) or better, HD 7000 / 200 / 300 / Fury X series, NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460 (1 GB VRAM) or better, GTX 500 / 600 / 700 / 900 / TITAN series. Note: This product supports 64-bit operating systems only. Laptop versions of these cards m
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Far Cry® Primal — FAQ
Can I run Far Cry® Primal?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 88 FPS at 1080p in Far Cry® Primal. Budget GPUs get about 40 FPS and high-end GPUs around 168 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® Primal?+
Far Cry® Primal needs at least a Intel Core i3-550 | AMD Phenom II X4 955 or equivalent processor, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 (1GB VRAM) | AMD Radeon HD 5770 (1GB VRAM) or equivalent graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 20 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 (64-bit versions only).
Can Far Cry® Primal run without a graphics card?+
No — Far Cry® Primal is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 (1GB VRAM) | AMD Radeon HD 5770 (1GB VRAM) or equivalent).
How much RAM does Far Cry® Primal need?+
Far Cry® Primal 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.