Can I Run Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™?
Monolith Productions · 2014
Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle of Middle-earth.
Can You Run Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 | AMD Radeon HD 5850 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7950 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-750, 2.67 GHz | AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.4 GHz | Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz | AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | 64-bit: Vista SP2, Win 7 SP1, Win 8.1 | 64-bit: Win 7 SP1, Win 8.1 |
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? →Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ is a moderately demanding pc game from 2014. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 125 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 56 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 238 FPS. Most gaming PCs from the last several years should handle it comfortably.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~50–60 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~115–140 FPS
Great
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~215–260 FPS
Excellent
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Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit: Vista SP2, Win 7 SP1, Win 8.1 | 64-bit: Win 7 SP1, Win 8.1 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-750, 2.67 GHz | AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.4 GHz | Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz | AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz |
| Memory | 3 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 | AMD Radeon HD 5850 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7950 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 44 GB available space | 57 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: 64-bit: Vista SP2, Win 7 SP1, Win 8.1 Processor: Intel Core i5-750, 2.67 GHz | AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.4 GHz Memory: 3 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 | AMD Radeon HD 5850 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 44 GB available space
Recommended
OS *: 64-bit: Win 7 SP1, Win 8.1 Processor: Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz | AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7950 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 57 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ — FAQ
Can I run Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 125 FPS at 1080p in Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™. Budget GPUs get about 56 FPS and high-end GPUs around 238 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 Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™?+
Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ needs at least a Intel Core i5-750, 2.67 GHz | AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.4 GHz processor, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 | AMD Radeon HD 5850 graphics card, 3GB of RAM, 44 GB available space of storage, running 64-bit: Vista SP2, Win 7 SP1, Win 8.1.
Can Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ run without a graphics card?+
No — Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 | AMD Radeon HD 5850).
How much RAM does Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ need?+
Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™ officially requires a minimum of 3GB of RAM, with 8GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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.