Can I Run PAYDAY™ The Heist?
OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio. · 2011
Take on the role of a hardened career criminal executing intense, dynamic heists in constant pursuit of the next “big score”
Can You Run PAYDAY™ The Heist?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against PAYDAY™ The Heist’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run PAYDAY™ The Heist — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX / ATI Radeon X1900 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 4850 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz / AMD Athlon XP 3400+ | Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon X2 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP, Vista, 7 | Windows XP, Vista, 7 |
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? →PAYDAY™ The Heist is a demanding action game from 2011. 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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PAYDAY™ The Heist System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for PAYDAY™ The Heist, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP, Vista, 7 | Windows XP, Vista, 7 |
| Processor | Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz / AMD Athlon XP 3400+ | Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon X2 |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX / ATI Radeon X1900 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 4850 |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 6 GB available space | 6 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7 Processor: Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz / AMD Athlon XP 3400+ Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX / ATI Radeon X1900 DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 6 GB available space
Recommended
OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon X2 Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 4850 DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 6 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
PAYDAY™ The Heist — FAQ
Can I run PAYDAY™ The Heist?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in PAYDAY™ The Heist. 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 PAYDAY™ The Heist?+
PAYDAY™ The Heist needs at least a Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz / AMD Athlon XP 3400+ processor, a NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX / ATI Radeon X1900 graphics card, 1GB of RAM, 6 GB available space of storage, running Windows XP, Vista, 7.
Can PAYDAY™ The Heist run without a graphics card?+
No — PAYDAY™ The Heist is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX / ATI Radeon X1900).
How much RAM does PAYDAY™ The Heist need?+
PAYDAY™ The Heist officially requires a minimum of 1GB of RAM, with 2GB 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.