Can I Run Prototype™?
Radical Entertainment · 2009
You are the Prototype, Alex Mercer, a man without memory armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting your way to the heart of the conspiracy which created you; making those responsible pay. Fast & Deadly Shape-Shifting Combat: Reconfigure your body to the situation at hand.
Can You Run Prototype™?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Prototype™’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Prototype™ — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | All NVIDIA® GeForce® 7800 GT 256 MB and better chipsets. All ATI Radeon™ X1800 256 MB and better chipsets DirectX®: Microsoft DirectX 9.0c | All NVIDIA® GeForce® 7800 GT 256 MB and better chipsets. All ATI Radeon™ X1800 256 MB and better chipsets DirectX®: Microsoft DirectX 9.0c |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 4000+ or better | Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 4000+ or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® XP (with Service Pack 3) or Windows Vista® | Windows® XP (with Service Pack 3) or Windows Vista® |
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? →Prototype™ is a demanding action game from 2009. 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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Prototype™ System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Prototype™, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows® XP (with Service Pack 3) or Windows Vista® |
| Processor | Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 4000+ or better |
| Memory | Vista 2 GB RAM / XP 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics | All NVIDIA® GeForce® 7800 GT 256 MB and better chipsets. All ATI Radeon™ X1800 256 MB and better chipsets DirectX®: Microsoft DirectX 9.0c |
| Storage | 8GB of free hard drive space Sound: DirectX® 9.0c compliant sound card |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows® XP (with Service Pack 3) or Windows Vista® Processor: Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 4000+ or better Memory: Vista 2 GB RAM / XP 1 GB RAM Graphics: All NVIDIA® GeForce® 7800 GT 256 MB and better chipsets. All ATI Radeon™ X1800 256 MB and better chipsets DirectX®: Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Hard Drive: 8GB of free hard drive space Sound: DirectX® 9.0c compliant sound card
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Prototype™ — FAQ
Can I run Prototype™?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Prototype™. 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 Prototype™?+
Prototype™ needs at least a Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 4000+ or better processor, a All NVIDIA® GeForce® 7800 GT 256 MB and better chipsets. All ATI Radeon™ X1800 256 MB and better chipsets DirectX®: Microsoft DirectX 9.0c graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 8GB of free hard drive space Sound: DirectX® 9.0c compliant sound card of storage, running Windows® XP (with Service Pack 3) or Windows Vista®.
Can Prototype™ run without a graphics card?+
No — Prototype™ is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: All NVIDIA® GeForce® 7800 GT 256 MB and better chipsets. All ATI Radeon™ X1800 256 MB and better chipsets DirectX®: Microsoft DirectX 9.0c).
How much RAM does Prototype™ need?+
Prototype™ officially requires a minimum of 2GB of RAM. 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.