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Can I Run Halo: The Master Chief Collection?

343 Industries · 2019

The Master Chief’s iconic journey includes six games, built for PC and collected in a single integrated experience. Whether you’re a long-time fan or meeting Spartan 117 for the first time, The Master Chief Collection is the definitive Halo gaming experience.

Can You Run Halo: The Master Chief Collection?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Halo: The Master Chief Collection’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run Halo: The Master Chief Collection — and then some

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

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060AMD HD 6850 ; NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450
CPUCore i5-13400AMD Phenom II X4 960T ; Intel i3550
RAM16 GB
OSWindows 11Windows 7

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? →

Halo: The Master Chief Collection is a demanding action game from 2019. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 79 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 150 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

~32–40 FPS

Low Performance

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

~70–85 FPS

Playable

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

~135–165 FPS

Excellent

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Halo: The Master Chief Collection System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Halo: The Master Chief Collection, component by component.

ComponentMinimum
OSWindows 7
ProcessorAMD Phenom II X4 960T ; Intel i3550
GraphicsAMD HD 6850 ; NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450
DirectXVersion 11
Storage43 GB available space
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Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 960T ; Intel i3550 Graphics: AMD HD 6850 ; NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 43 GB available space Additional Notes: Direct3D feature Level 11.1

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

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Halo: The Master Chief Collection — FAQ

Can I run Halo: The Master Chief Collection?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 79 FPS at 1080p in Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 150 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 Halo: The Master Chief Collection?+

Halo: The Master Chief Collection needs at least a AMD Phenom II X4 960T ; Intel i3550 processor, a AMD HD 6850 ; NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 graphics card, 43 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7.

Can Halo: The Master Chief Collection run without a graphics card?+

No — Halo: The Master Chief Collection is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: AMD HD 6850 ; NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450).

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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.