Can I Run Max Payne 3?
Rockstar Studios · 2012
Our verdict
Runs well on any recent graphics card
A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 85 FPS at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Max Payne 3 averages about 219 FPS at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 85 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX averages 300+ FPS.
The publisher states no target settings for Max Payne 3, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~75–95 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Playable
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~195–240 FPS
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 Max Payne 3
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit on most PCs
Even a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 85 FPS at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("Intel Dual Core 2.4 GHZ - i7 3930K 6 Core x 3.06 GHZ / AMD Dual Core 2.6 GHZ - F") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Max Payne 3, 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 Max Payne 3
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
- 2On integrated graphics, lower the resolution or render scale first. Intel Iris Xe averages about 39 FPS at 1080p.
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We could only check your RAM, and it meets Max Payne 3's minimum
We couldn't compare your graphics card or processor; compare them with the publisher's list below.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA® 8600 GT 512MB VRAM – NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 680 2GB VRAM / Radeon HD 3400 512MB VRAM - Radeon HD 7970 3GB VRAM | Not listed |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Dual Core 2.4 GHZ - i7 3930K 6 Core x 3.06 GHZ / AMD Dual Core 2.6 GHZ - FX-8150 8 Core x 3.6 GHZ | Not listed |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | Not listed |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 64 Bit | Not listed |
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.
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Max Payne 3, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64 Bit |
| Processor | Intel Dual Core 2.4 GHZ - i7 3930K 6 Core x 3.06 GHZ / AMD Dual Core 2.6 GHZ - FX-8150 8 Core x 3.6 GHZ |
| Memory | 2GB - 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® 8600 GT 512MB VRAM – NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 680 2GB VRAM / Radeon HD 3400 512MB VRAM - Radeon HD 7970 3GB VRAM |
| Storage | 35GB of free HDD Space |
The publisher lists no recommended specs.
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Minimum
OS: Windows 10 64 Bit Processor: Intel Dual Core 2.4 GHZ - i7 3930K 6 Core x 3.06 GHZ / AMD Dual Core 2.6 GHZ - FX-8150 8 Core x 3.6 GHZ Memory: 2GB - 16GB RAM Hard Drive: 35GB of free HDD Space Graphics: NVIDIA® 8600 GT 512MB VRAM – NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 680 2GB VRAM / Radeon HD 3400 512MB VRAM - Radeon HD 7970 3GB VRAM Sound Card: 100% Direct X 9.0 compatible – Direct X 9.0 compatible supporting Dolby Digital Live 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.
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Max Payne 3 — FAQ
Can I run Max Payne 3?+
Runs well on any recent graphics card. A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 85 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 Max Payne 3?+
Max Payne 3 needs at least a Intel Dual Core 2.4 GHZ - i7 3930K 6 Core x 3.06 GHZ / AMD Dual Core 2.6 GHZ - FX-8150 8 Core x 3.6 GHZ processor, a NVIDIA® 8600 GT 512MB VRAM – NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 680 2GB VRAM / Radeon HD 3400 512MB VRAM - Radeon HD 7970 3GB VRAM graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, 35GB of free HDD Space of storage, running Windows 10 64 Bit.
Can Max Payne 3 run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 39 FPS at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M averages about 62 FPS.
How much RAM does Max Payne 3 need?+
Max Payne 3 officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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