Can I Run Football Manager 2021?
Sports Interactive · 2020
New additions and game upgrades deliver added levels of depth, drama and football authenticity. FM21 empowers you like never before to develop your skills and command success at your club.
Can You Run Football Manager 2021?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Football Manager 2021’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Football Manager 2021 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Intel GMA X4500, NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT or AMD/ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 – 256MB VRAM | — |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core 2 or AMD Athlon 64 – 1.8 GHz + | — |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | — |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 (SP1), 8/8.1, 10 (Update 1903/May 2019 or later) – 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? →Football Manager 2021 is a demanding simulation game from 2020. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 86 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 39 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 163 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–42 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~75–95 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~145–180 FPS
Excellent
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Football Manager 2021 System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Football Manager 2021, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 (SP1), 8/8.1, 10 (Update 1903/May 2019 or later) – 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 or AMD Athlon 64 – 1.8 GHz + |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel GMA X4500, NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT or AMD/ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 – 256MB VRAM |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 7 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 (SP1), 8/8.1, 10 (Update 1903/May 2019 or later) – 64-bit Processor: Intel Core 2 or AMD Athlon 64 – 1.8 GHz + Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel GMA X4500, NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT or AMD/ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 – 256MB VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 7 GB available space
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Football Manager 2021 — FAQ
Can I run Football Manager 2021?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 86 FPS at 1080p in Football Manager 2021. Budget GPUs get about 39 FPS and high-end GPUs around 163 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 Football Manager 2021?+
Football Manager 2021 needs at least a Intel Core 2 or AMD Athlon 64 – 1.8 GHz + processor, a Intel GMA X4500, NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT or AMD/ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 – 256MB VRAM graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 7 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 (SP1), 8/8.1, 10 (Update 1903/May 2019 or later) – 64-bit.
Can Football Manager 2021 run without a graphics card?+
No — Football Manager 2021 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Intel GMA X4500, NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT or AMD/ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 – 256MB VRAM).
How much RAM does Football Manager 2021 need?+
Football Manager 2021 officially requires a minimum of 4GB 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.