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Can I Run Metro: Last Light Redux?

4A Games · 2014

Our verdict

Runs on almost any PC

Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 60 FPS at 1080p.

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Estimated FPS at 1080p

GAMERSPECS ESTIMATE

On a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Metro: Last Light Redux averages 300+ FPS at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 131 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX averages 300+ FPS.

The publisher states no target settings for Metro: Last Light Redux, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

~120–145 FPS

High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native

Great

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

300+ FPS

Graphics card's limit

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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What limits performance in Metro: Last Light Redux

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 averages about 60 FPS at 1080p.

Processor (CPU)

No measured limit

We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("Any Quad Core or 3.0+ GHz Dual Core CPU") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Metro: Last Light Redux, 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 Metro: Last Light Redux

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

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Can You Run Metro: Last Light Redux?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Metro: Last Light Redux’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run Metro: Last Light Redux — and then some

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

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ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060DirectX 10, Shader Model 4 compliant graphics cards (GeForce 8800 GT 512 MB, GeForce GTS 250, etc)DirectX 11 compliant graphics card (GeForce GTX 480 and above)
CPUCore i5-13400Dual Core CPU (2.2+ GHz Dual Core CPU or better)Any Quad Core or 3.0+ GHz Dual Core CPU
RAM16 GB2 GB4 GB
OSWindows 11Windows Vista, 7 or 8 (64-bit only)Windows 7 or 8 (64-bit only)

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Metro: Last Light Redux System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Metro: Last Light Redux, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows Vista, 7 or 8 (64-bit only)Windows 7 or 8 (64-bit only)
ProcessorDual Core CPU (2.2+ GHz Dual Core CPU or better)Any Quad Core or 3.0+ GHz Dual Core CPU
Memory2 GB RAM4 GB RAM
GraphicsDirectX 10, Shader Model 4 compliant graphics cards (GeForce 8800 GT 512 MB, GeForce GTS 250, etc)DirectX 11 compliant graphics card (GeForce GTX 480 and above)
DirectXVersion 10Version 11
Storage10 GB available space10 GB available space
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Minimum

OS *: Windows Vista, 7 or 8 (64-bit only) Processor: Dual Core CPU (2.2+ GHz Dual Core CPU or better) Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 10, Shader Model 4 compliant graphics cards (GeForce 8800 GT 512 MB, GeForce GTS 250, etc) DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 10 GB available space Additional Notes: 64-bit only

Recommended

OS *: Windows 7 or 8 (64-bit only) Processor: Any Quad Core or 3.0+ GHz Dual Core CPU Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 11 compliant graphics card (GeForce GTX 480 and above) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 10 GB available space Additional Notes: (64-bit only)

Source: Steam

Metro: Last Light Redux — FAQ

Can I run Metro: Last Light Redux?+

Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 60 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 Metro: Last Light Redux?+

Metro: Last Light Redux needs at least a Dual Core CPU (2.2+ GHz Dual Core CPU or better) processor, a DirectX 10, Shader Model 4 compliant graphics cards (GeForce 8800 GT 512 MB, GeForce GTS 250, etc) graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, 10 GB available space of storage, running Windows Vista, 7 or 8 (64-bit only).

Can Metro: Last Light Redux run without a graphics card?+

Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 60 FPS at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M averages about 95 FPS.

How much RAM does Metro: Last Light Redux need?+

Metro: Last Light Redux officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM, with 4 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.

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