Can I Run Firewatch?
Campo Santo · 2016
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 68 FPS at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Firewatch averages 300+ FPS at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 148 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX averages 300+ FPS.
The publisher states no target settings for Firewatch, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~135–165 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
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 Firewatch
Not the graphics card, on most PCs. At frame rates this high, your processor, the game engine or your monitor's refresh rate is more likely to set the ceiling.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 68 FPS at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Firewatch, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
1 GB (min. spec)
The minimum spec lists 1 GB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Firewatch
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Can I run Firewatch on my graphics card?
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Check your GPU against Firewatch
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Can You Run Firewatch?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Firewatch’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
Yes — you can run Firewatch
You meet the minimum requirements. The publisher lists no recommended specs.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce 450 or higher with 1GB Memory | Not listed |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent | Not listed |
| RAM | 16 GB | 6 GB | Not listed |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 or higher 64bit | Not listed |
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 Firewatch, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 or higher 64bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 450 or higher with 1GB Memory |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 4 GB available space |
The publisher lists no recommended specs.
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 7 or higher 64bit Processor: Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 450 or higher with 1GB Memory DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 4 GB available space
Source: Steam
Firewatch — FAQ
Can I run Firewatch?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 68 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 Firewatch?+
Firewatch needs at least a Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent processor, a NVIDIA GeForce 450 or higher with 1GB Memory graphics card, 6 GB of RAM, 4 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 or higher 64bit.
Can Firewatch run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 68 FPS at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M averages about 108 FPS.
How much RAM does Firewatch need?+
Firewatch officially requires a minimum of 6 GB 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.