Can I Run Game Dev Tycoon?
Greenheart Games 💚 · 2013
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 64 FPS at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Game Dev Tycoon averages 300+ FPS at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 139 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX averages 300+ FPS.
The publisher states no target settings for Game Dev Tycoon, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~125–155 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
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 Game Dev Tycoon
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 64 FPS at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
The publisher doesn't state a processor requirement. We have no measured processor limit for Game Dev Tycoon, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
1 GB (rec. spec)
The recommended 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 Game Dev Tycoon
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Hardware Accelerated Graphics with dedicated memory | Hardware Accelerated Graphics with 1GB memory |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2 GHz dual core | — |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP SP3 | Windows 7/8 |
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Game Dev Tycoon, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP SP3 | Windows 7/8 |
| Processor | 2 GHz dual core | — |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Hardware Accelerated Graphics with dedicated memory | Hardware Accelerated Graphics with 1GB memory |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP SP3 Processor: 2 GHz dual core Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Hardware Accelerated Graphics with dedicated memory Additional Notes: minimum resolution of 1024x768
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7/8 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Hardware Accelerated Graphics with 1GB memory
Source: Steam
Game Dev Tycoon — FAQ
Can I run Game Dev Tycoon?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 64 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 Game Dev Tycoon?+
Game Dev Tycoon needs at least a 2 GHz dual core processor, a Hardware Accelerated Graphics with dedicated memory graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, running Windows XP SP3.
Can Game Dev Tycoon run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 64 FPS at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M averages about 101 FPS.
How much RAM does Game Dev Tycoon need?+
Game Dev Tycoon officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM, with 4 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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