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Can I Run L.A. Noire?

Team Bondi · 2011

Our verdict

Runs on almost any PC

Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.

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Estimated FPS at 1080p

GAMERSPECS ESTIMATE

On a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, L.A. Noire runs easily at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT runs easily, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX runs easily.

The publisher states no target settings for L.A. Noire, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

120+ FPS

Light game

High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native

Great

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

300+ FPS

Light game

High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native

Excellent

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

300+ FPS

Light game

High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native

Excellent

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What limits performance in L.A. Noire

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 runs smoothly at 1080p.

Processor (CPU)

No measured limit

We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("Intel CPUs - Dual Core 2.2 GHz to Quad Core 3.2GHz; AMD CPUS - Dual Core 2.4Ghz ") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for L.A. Noire, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.

Video memory (VRAM)

512 MB (min. spec)

The minimum spec lists 512 MB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.

Settings to lower first in L.A. Noire

  1. 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.

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Can You Run L.A. Noire?

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ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT 512MB to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 1536MB or Radeon HD3000 512MB to Radeon HD 6850 1024MBNot listed
CPUCore i5-13400Intel CPUs - Dual Core 2.2 GHz to Quad Core 3.2GHz; AMD CPUS - Dual Core 2.4Ghz to Quad Core 3.2GhzNot listed
RAM16 GB2 GBNot listed
OSWindows 11Windows 10 64-BitNot listed

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L.A. Noire System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for L.A. Noire, component by component.

ComponentMinimum
OSWindows 10 64-Bit
ProcessorIntel CPUs - Dual Core 2.2 GHz to Quad Core 3.2GHz; AMD CPUS - Dual Core 2.4Ghz to Quad Core 3.2Ghz
Memory2GB to 8GB
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT 512MB to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 1536MB or Radeon HD3000 512MB to Radeon HD 6850 1024MB
Storage16GB Available

The publisher lists no recommended specs.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-Bit Processor: Intel CPUs - Dual Core 2.2 GHz to Quad Core 3.2GHz; AMD CPUS - Dual Core 2.4Ghz to Quad Core 3.2Ghz Memory: 2GB to 8GB Hard Drive: 16GB Available Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT 512MB to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 1536MB or Radeon HD3000 512MB to Radeon HD 6850 1024MB Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9 compatible Additional Notes: Initial activation requires internet connection and Rockstar Social Club (13+ to register); software installation required including Sony DADC SecuROM; DirectX, and Microsoft’s Windows .NET Framework, and Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86). Partner Requirements Please refer to your hardware manufacturer and for current compatibility information. Some system components such as integrated graphics cards may be incompatible. Unlisted specifications may not be supported by publisher. Please check the terms of service of this site before purchasing this software. Over time downloadable content and programming changes will change the system requirements for this game. Please refer to your hardware manufacturer and for current compatibility information. Some system components such as mobile chipsets, integrated, and AGP graphics cards may be incompatible. Unlisted specifications may not be supported by publisher.

Source: Steam

L.A. Noire — FAQ

Can I run L.A. Noire?+

Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly 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 L.A. Noire?+

L.A. Noire needs at least a Intel CPUs - Dual Core 2.2 GHz to Quad Core 3.2GHz; AMD CPUS - Dual Core 2.4Ghz to Quad Core 3.2Ghz processor, a NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT 512MB to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 1536MB or Radeon HD3000 512MB to Radeon HD 6850 1024MB graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, 16GB Available of storage, running Windows 10 64-Bit.

Can L.A. Noire run without a graphics card?+

Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M runs easily.

How much RAM does L.A. Noire need?+

L.A. Noire officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.

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