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Can I Run Metro: Last Light Redux?

4A Games · 2014

It is the year 2034. Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside – and within. Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface, and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above.

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.

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)

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.

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? →

Metro: Last Light Redux is a demanding action game from 2014. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 91 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 41 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 173 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

~36–46 FPS

Low Performance

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

~80–100 FPS

Playable

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

~155–190 FPS

Excellent

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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)

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

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Metro: Last Light Redux — FAQ

Can I run Metro: Last Light Redux?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Metro: Last Light Redux. Budget GPUs get about 41 FPS and high-end GPUs around 173 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 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, 2GB 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?+

No — Metro: Last Light Redux is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: DirectX 10, Shader Model 4 compliant graphics cards (GeForce 8800 GT 512 MB, GeForce GTS 250, etc)).

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

Metro: Last Light Redux officially requires a minimum of 2GB of RAM, with 4GB 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.