Can I Run Outlast?
Red Barrels · 2013
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics reaches the game's 62 FPS cap at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Outlast reaches the game's 62 FPS cap at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches the game's 62 FPS cap, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX reaches the game's 62 FPS cap.
The publisher states no target settings for Outlast, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
62 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Playable
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
62 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
62 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Playable
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Outlast
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p. Faster cards stop at the game's 62 FPS cap unless a supported setting lifts it.
Frame-rate limit source: PCGamingWiki
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics reaches the game's 62 FPS cap at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("2.8 GHz Quad Core CPU") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Outlast, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
512 MB min · 1 GB rec
The minimum spec lists 512 MB of video memory and the recommended spec 1 GB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Outlast
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
- 2Outlast ships capped at 62 FPS. If your PC can go faster, a supported in-game or config setting lifts the cap.
Can I run Outlast on my graphics card?
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Can You Run Outlast?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Outlast’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Outlast — 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 | 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX / ATI Radeon HD 3xxx series | 1GB NVIDIA GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 6850 or better |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.2 GHz Dual Core CPU | 2.8 GHz Quad Core CPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 - 64 bits * | Windows Vista / 7 / 8 - 64 bits |
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 Outlast, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 - 64 bits * | Windows Vista / 7 / 8 - 64 bits |
| Processor | 2.2 GHz Dual Core CPU | 2.8 GHz Quad Core CPU |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX / ATI Radeon HD 3xxx series | 1GB NVIDIA GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 6850 or better |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 5 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 - 64 bits * Processor: 2.2 GHz Dual Core CPU Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX / ATI Radeon HD 3xxx series DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 5 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Additional Notes: * 32 bits systems are not officially supported, but should work if configured to provide 3Gb of user-mode address space. See or
Recommended
OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 - 64 bits Processor: 2.8 GHz Quad Core CPU Memory: 3 GB RAM Graphics: 1GB NVIDIA GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 6850 or better DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 5 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
Source: Steam
Outlast — FAQ
Can I run Outlast?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics reaches the game's 62 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 Outlast?+
Outlast needs at least a 2.2 GHz Dual Core CPU processor, a 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX / ATI Radeon HD 3xxx series graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, 5 GB available space of storage, running Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 - 64 bits *.
Can Outlast run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics reaches the game's 62 FPS cap at 1080p.
How much RAM does Outlast need?+
Outlast officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM, with 3 GB 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.