Can I Run Psychonauts?
Double Fine Productions · 2006
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, Psychonauts 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 Psychonauts, 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 Psychonauts
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 ("2.0 GHz Pentium(R) IV and AMD Athlon(tm)") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Psychonauts, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
128 MB (rec. spec)
The recommended spec lists 128 MB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Psychonauts
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Psychonauts?
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Your PC
We could only check your RAM, and it meets Psychonauts'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 | 64 MB GeForce (tm) 3 or higher or ATI(R) Radeon 8500 or higher (except GeForce 4 MX and Go series) | , 128 MB GeForce FX 5600 or higher or ATI(R) Radeon 9600 or higher |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 1.0 GHz Pentium(R) III and AMD Athlon(tm) | 2.0 GHz Pentium(R) IV and AMD Athlon(tm) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 98 SE/2000/XP | Windows 2000/XP |
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Psychonauts, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 98 SE/2000/XP | Windows 2000/XP |
| Processor | 1.0 GHz Pentium(R) III and AMD Athlon(tm) | 2.0 GHz Pentium(R) IV and AMD Athlon(tm) |
| Memory | 256 MB of RAM | 512 MB of RAM |
| Graphics | 64 MB GeForce (tm) 3 or higher or ATI(R) Radeon 8500 or higher (except GeForce 4 MX and Go series) | , 128 MB GeForce FX 5600 or higher or ATI(R) Radeon 9600 or higher |
| DirectX | version 9.0 or higher (included with game) | version 9.0 or higher (included with game) |
| Storage | 3.75 GB minimum hard drive space | 6.0 GB minimum hard drive space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 98 SE/2000/XP Processor: 1.0 GHz Pentium(R) III and AMD Athlon(tm) Memory: 256 MB of RAM Graphics: 64 MB GeForce (tm) 3 or higher or ATI(R) Radeon 8500 or higher (except GeForce 4 MX and Go series) DirectX®: version 9.0 or higher (included with game) Hard Drive: 3.75 GB minimum hard drive space Sound: DirectX reg 9.0 or higher compatible sound card Controls: Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse
Recommended
OS *: Windows 2000/XP Processor: 2.0 GHz Pentium(R) IV and AMD Athlon(tm) Memory: 512 MB of RAM Graphics: , 128 MB GeForce FX 5600 or higher or ATI(R) Radeon 9600 or higher DirectX®: version 9.0 or higher (included with game) Hard Drive: 6.0 GB minimum hard drive space Sound: DirectX reg 9.0 or higher and Sound Blaster Audigy 2 series sound card Controls: Game Pad (optional)
Source: Steam
Psychonauts — FAQ
Can I run Psychonauts?+
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 Psychonauts?+
Psychonauts needs at least a 1.0 GHz Pentium(R) III and AMD Athlon(tm) processor, a 64 MB GeForce (tm) 3 or higher or ATI(R) Radeon 8500 or higher (except GeForce 4 MX and Go series) graphics card, 256 MB of RAM, 3.75 GB minimum hard drive space of storage, running Windows 98 SE/2000/XP.
Can Psychonauts 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 Psychonauts need?+
Psychonauts officially requires a minimum of 256 MB of RAM, with 512 MB 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.