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Can I Run Forts?

EarthWork Games · 2017

Unleash your creativity and strategic prowess in Forts, the exhilarating physics-based RTS! Design, construct, and customize imposing fortresses, bristling with devastating firepower, and blast your opponent’s buildings to rubble!

Can You Run Forts?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Forts’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run Forts — and then some

Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060Intel HD Graphics 520
CPUCore i5-13400Pentium Dual-Core 2.7GHz
RAM16 GB8 GB
OSWindows 11Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, or 11 (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? →

Forts is a demanding action game from 2017. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 85 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 38 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 161 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

~34–42 FPS

Low Performance

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

~75–95 FPS

Playable

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

~145–175 FPS

Excellent

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Forts System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Forts, component by component.

ComponentMinimum
OSWindows Vista, 7, 8, 10, or 11 (64-bit)
ProcessorPentium Dual-Core 2.7GHz
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 520
DirectXVersion 9.0c
Storage3 GB available space
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Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, or 11 (64-bit) Processor: Pentium Dual-Core 2.7GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520 DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 3 GB available space

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

Forts — FAQ

Can I run Forts?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 85 FPS at 1080p in Forts. Budget GPUs get about 38 FPS and high-end GPUs around 161 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 Forts?+

Forts needs at least a Pentium Dual-Core 2.7GHz processor, a Intel HD Graphics 520 graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 3 GB available space of storage, running Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, or 11 (64-bit).

Can Forts run without a graphics card?+

No — Forts is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Intel HD Graphics 520).

How much RAM does Forts need?+

Forts 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.