Can I Run Prison Architect?
Introversion Software · 2015
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Prison Architect runs easily at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT runs easily, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX runs easily.
The publisher states no target settings for Prison Architect, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
120+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Prison Architect
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("Intel Core2 Duo 2.4Ghz or Higher / AMD 3Ghz or Higher") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Prison Architect, 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 Prison Architect
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Your PC
We could only check your RAM, and it meets Prison Architect's minimum
We couldn't compare your graphics card or processor; compare them with the publisher's list below.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Nvidia 8600 / Radeon equivalent (2009 era) | Not listed |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core2 Duo 2.4Ghz or Higher / AMD 3Ghz or Higher | Not listed |
| RAM | 16 GB | 6 GB | Not listed |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit | Not listed |
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Prison Architect, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit |
| Processor | Intel Core2 Duo 2.4Ghz or Higher / AMD 3Ghz or Higher |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia 8600 / Radeon equivalent (2009 era) |
| Storage | 400 MB HD space |
The publisher lists no recommended specs.
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Minimum
OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit Processor: Intel Core2 Duo 2.4Ghz or Higher / AMD 3Ghz or Higher Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia 8600 / Radeon equivalent (2009 era) Hard Drive: 400 MB HD space
Source: Steam
Prison Architect — FAQ
Can I run Prison Architect?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly 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 Prison Architect?+
Prison Architect needs at least a Intel Core2 Duo 2.4Ghz or Higher / AMD 3Ghz or Higher processor, a Nvidia 8600 / Radeon equivalent (2009 era) graphics card, 6 GB of RAM, 400 MB HD space of storage, running Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit.
Can Prison Architect run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M runs easily.
How much RAM does Prison Architect need?+
Prison Architect officially requires a minimum of 6 GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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