Can I Run Mortal Kombat X?
NetherRealm Studios · 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, Mortal Kombat X 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 Mortal Kombat X, 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 Mortal Kombat X
The game itself: Mortal Kombat X 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
Mortal Kombat X recommends an FX-8350 or equivalent; a Ryzen 5 3600 or anything faster clears that. We have no measured processor limit for Mortal Kombat X, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
Not stated
The publisher doesn't state a video memory requirement, so we don't estimate one.
Settings to lower first in Mortal Kombat X
- 1Nothing, once you reach the 60 FPS cap: Mortal Kombat X won't go faster, so spend spare performance on higher settings or resolution instead.
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Can You Run Mortal Kombat X?
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Your PC
You can run Mortal Kombat X — 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 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, Win 7, Win 8, Win 10 | 64-bit: Win 7, Win 8, Win 10 |
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 Mortal Kombat X, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit: Vista, Win 7, Win 8, Win 10 | 64-bit: Win 7, Win 8, Win 10 |
| 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 | 36 GB available space | 44 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: 64-bit: Vista, Win 7, Win 8, Win 10 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: 36 GB available space
Recommended
OS *: 64-bit: Win 7, Win 8, Win 10 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: 44 GB available space
Source: Steam
Mortal Kombat X — FAQ
Can I run Mortal Kombat X?+
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 Mortal Kombat X?+
Mortal Kombat X 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, 3 GB of RAM, 36 GB available space of storage, running 64-bit: Vista, Win 7, Win 8, Win 10.
Can Mortal Kombat X 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 Mortal Kombat X need?+
Mortal Kombat X officially requires a minimum of 3 GB of RAM, with 8 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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