Can I Run FINAL FANTASY VII?
Square Enix
The RPG classic FINAL FANTASY VII returns to PC, now with brand new online features!
Can You Run FINAL FANTASY VII?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against FINAL FANTASY VII’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run FINAL FANTASY VII — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | DirectX 9.0c-compatible graphic card DirectX®: 9.0c | DirectX 9.0c-compatible graphic card DirectX®: 9.0c |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2GHz | 2GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64bits) | Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64bits) |
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? →FINAL FANTASY VII is a demanding rpg game. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 79 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 150 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–40 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~70–85 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~135–165 FPS
Excellent
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FINAL FANTASY VII System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for FINAL FANTASY VII, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64bits) |
| Processor | 2GHz |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 9.0c-compatible graphic card DirectX®: 9.0c |
| Storage | 3 GB HD space Requires a Square Enix account. |
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Minimum
OS *: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64bits) Processor: 2GHz Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 9.0c-compatible graphic card DirectX®: 9.0c Hard Drive: 3 GB HD space Requires a Square Enix account.
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
FINAL FANTASY VII — FAQ
Can I run FINAL FANTASY VII?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 79 FPS at 1080p in FINAL FANTASY VII. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 150 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 FINAL FANTASY VII?+
FINAL FANTASY VII needs at least a 2GHz processor, a DirectX 9.0c-compatible graphic card DirectX®: 9.0c graphics card, 1GB of RAM, 3 GB HD space Requires a Square Enix account. of storage, running Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64bits).
Can FINAL FANTASY VII run without a graphics card?+
No — FINAL FANTASY VII is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: DirectX 9.0c-compatible graphic card DirectX®: 9.0c).
How much RAM does FINAL FANTASY VII need?+
FINAL FANTASY VII officially requires a minimum of 1GB 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.