Can I Run METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN?
KONAMI · 2015
Our verdict
Runs well on any recent graphics card
A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches the game's 60 FPS cap at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN reaches the game's 60 FPS cap at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches the game's 60 FPS cap, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX reaches the game's 60 FPS cap.
The publisher states no target settings for METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
60 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Playable
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
60 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
60 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Playable
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Check My PC →What limits performance in METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
The game itself: METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is capped at 60 FPS, and any recent graphics card reaches it.
Frame-rate limit source: PCGamingWiki
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit on most PCs
Even a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches the game's 60 FPS cap at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN recommends a Core i7-4790 or equivalent; a Ryzen 5 3600 or anything faster clears that. We have no measured processor limit for METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
2 GB (min. spec)
The minimum spec lists 2 GB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
- 1Nothing, once you reach the 60 FPS cap: METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN won't go faster, so spend spare performance on higher settings or resolution instead.
Can I run METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN on my graphics card?
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Can You Run METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN?
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Your PC
You can run METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 (2GB) or better (DirectX 11 card Required) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (DirectX 11 graphic card required) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-4460 (3.40 GHz) or better; Quad-core or better | Intel Core i7-4790 (3.60GHz) or better; Quad-core or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7x64, Windows 8x64, Windows 10x64 (64-bit OS Required) | Windows 7x64, Windows 8x64, Windows 10x64 (64-bit OS Required) |
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 METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7x64, Windows 8x64, Windows 10x64 (64-bit OS Required) | Windows 7x64, Windows 8x64, Windows 10x64 (64-bit OS Required) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4460 (3.40 GHz) or better; Quad-core or better | Intel Core i7-4790 (3.60GHz) or better; Quad-core or better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 (2GB) or better (DirectX 11 card Required) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (DirectX 11 graphic card required) |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 28 GB available space | 28 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS: Windows 7x64, Windows 8x64, Windows 10x64 (64-bit OS Required) Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 (3.40 GHz) or better; Quad-core or better Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 (2GB) or better (DirectX 11 card Required) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 28 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Recommended
OS: Windows 7x64, Windows 8x64, Windows 10x64 (64-bit OS Required) Processor: Intel Core i7-4790 (3.60GHz) or better; Quad-core or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (DirectX 11 graphic card required) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 28 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card (Surround Sound 5.1)
Source: Steam
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN — FAQ
Can I run METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN?+
Runs well on any recent graphics card. A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches the game's 60 FPS cap 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 METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN?+
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN needs at least a Intel Core i5-4460 (3.40 GHz) or better; Quad-core or better processor, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 (2GB) or better (DirectX 11 card Required) graphics card, 4 GB of RAM, 28 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7x64, Windows 8x64, Windows 10x64 (64-bit OS Required).
Can METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 54 FPS at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M reaches the game's 60 FPS cap.
How much RAM does METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN need?+
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN officially requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM, with 8 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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