Can I Run Hacknet?
Team Fractal Alligator · 2015
Hacknet is an immersive, terminal-based hacking simulator for PC. Dive down a rabbit hoIe as you follow the instructions of a recently deceased hacker, whose death may not have been the accident the media reports.
Can You Run Hacknet?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Hacknet’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Hacknet — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable) | OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.0 GHz | 2.0 GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB | — | — |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP | Windows XP |
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? →Hacknet is a moderately demanding indie game from 2015. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 103 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 47 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 197 FPS. Most gaming PCs from the last several years should handle it comfortably.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~42–52 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~95–115 FPS
Great
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~175–215 FPS
Excellent
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Hacknet System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Hacknet, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP |
| Processor | 2.0 GHz |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM |
| Graphics | OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable) |
| Storage | 500 MB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP Processor: 2.0 GHz Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable) Storage: 500 MB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Hacknet — FAQ
Can I run Hacknet?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 103 FPS at 1080p in Hacknet. Budget GPUs get about 47 FPS and high-end GPUs around 197 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 Hacknet?+
Hacknet needs at least a 2.0 GHz processor, a OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable) graphics card, 500 MB available space of storage, running Windows XP.
Can Hacknet run without a graphics card?+
No — Hacknet is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)).
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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.