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Can I Run Insurgency: Sandstorm?

New World Interactive · 2018

Insurgency: Sandstorm is a hardcore tactical FPS built on lethal close-quarters combat and ruthless intensity. Every bullet count, every step matters, and teamwork is your only path to survival in the brutality of modern warfare.

Can You Run Insurgency: Sandstorm?

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

Your PC

You can run Insurgency: Sandstorm — and then some

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

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760/AMD Radeon HD 7970NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980/AMD Radeon R9 390X
CPUCore i5-13400Intel Core i5-4440 (3.10GHz)/AMD FX-6300 (3.50GHz)Intel Core i7-8700 (3.20GHz)/AMD Ryzen 7 2700 (3.20GHz)
RAM16 GB8 GB16 GB
OSWindows 11Windows 10/11 (64 bits)Windows 10/11 (64 bits)

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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? →

Insurgency: Sandstorm is a demanding action game from 2018. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 82 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 37 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 156 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

~34–40 FPS

Low Performance

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

~75–90 FPS

Playable

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

~140–170 FPS

Excellent

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Insurgency: Sandstorm System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Insurgency: Sandstorm, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows 10/11 (64 bits)Windows 10/11 (64 bits)
ProcessorIntel Core i5-4440 (3.10GHz)/AMD FX-6300 (3.50GHz)Intel Core i7-8700 (3.20GHz)/AMD Ryzen 7 2700 (3.20GHz)
Memory8 GB RAM16 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 760/AMD Radeon HD 7970NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980/AMD Radeon R9 390X
DirectXVersion 11Version 11
Storage40 GB available space40 GB available space
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Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10/11 (64 bits) Processor: Intel Core i5-4440 (3.10GHz)/AMD FX-6300 (3.50GHz) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760/AMD Radeon HD 7970 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 40 GB available space

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10/11 (64 bits) Processor: Intel Core i7-8700 (3.20GHz)/AMD Ryzen 7 2700 (3.20GHz) Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980/AMD Radeon R9 390X DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 40 GB available space Additional Notes: SSD is recommended.

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

Insurgency: Sandstorm — FAQ

Can I run Insurgency: Sandstorm?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 82 FPS at 1080p in Insurgency: Sandstorm. Budget GPUs get about 37 FPS and high-end GPUs around 156 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 Insurgency: Sandstorm?+

Insurgency: Sandstorm needs at least a Intel Core i5-4440 (3.10GHz)/AMD FX-6300 (3.50GHz) processor, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760/AMD Radeon HD 7970 graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 40 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10/11 (64 bits).

Can Insurgency: Sandstorm run without a graphics card?+

No — Insurgency: Sandstorm is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760/AMD Radeon HD 7970).

How much RAM does Insurgency: Sandstorm need?+

Insurgency: Sandstorm officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM, with 16GB recommended for smooth performance. 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.