Can I Run Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™?
Monolith Productions · 2017
Experience an epic open-world brought to life by the award-winning Nemesis System. Forge a new Ring of Power, conquer Fortresses in massive battles and dominate Mordor with your personal orc army in Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™.
Can You Run Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | AMD HD 7870, 2 GB / NVIDIA GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD RX 480, 4 GB or RX580, 4GB / NVIDIA GTX 970, 4GB or GTX1060, 6GB |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | AMD FX-4350, 4.2 GHz / Intel Core i5-2300, 2.80 GHz | AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz / Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 SP1 with Platform Update | Windows 10 Creators Update |
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 War™ is a demanding action game from 2017. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 76 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 34 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 144 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~30–38 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~70–85 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~130–160 FPS
Excellent
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Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 SP1 with Platform Update | Windows 10 Creators Update |
| Processor | AMD FX-4350, 4.2 GHz / Intel Core i5-2300, 2.80 GHz | AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz / Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD HD 7870, 2 GB / NVIDIA GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD RX 480, 4 GB or RX580, 4GB / NVIDIA GTX 970, 4GB or GTX1060, 6GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 70 GB available space | 70 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 SP1 with Platform Update Processor: AMD FX-4350, 4.2 GHz / Intel Core i5-2300, 2.80 GHz Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: AMD HD 7870, 2 GB / NVIDIA GTX 660, 2 GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 70 GB available space Additional Notes: X64 required
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Creators Update Processor: AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz / Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: AMD RX 480, 4 GB or RX580, 4GB / NVIDIA GTX 970, 4GB or GTX1060, 6GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 70 GB available space Additional Notes: X64 required
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ — FAQ
Can I run Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 76 FPS at 1080p in Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™. Budget GPUs get about 34 FPS and high-end GPUs around 144 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 War™?+
Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ needs at least a AMD FX-4350, 4.2 GHz / Intel Core i5-2300, 2.80 GHz processor, a AMD HD 7870, 2 GB / NVIDIA GTX 660, 2 GB graphics card, 6GB of RAM, 70 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 SP1 with Platform Update.
Can Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ run without a graphics card?+
No — Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: AMD HD 7870, 2 GB / NVIDIA GTX 660, 2 GB).
How much RAM does Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ need?+
Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ officially requires a minimum of 6GB of RAM, with 12GB 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.