Can I Run Quake Live?
id Software · 2014
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, Quake Live 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 Quake Live, 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 Quake Live
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 GHz Intel Quad Core Processor or better") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Quake Live, 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 Quake Live
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Quake Live?
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Your PC
We could only check your RAM, and it meets Quake Live'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 GeForce 4 MX or better, ATI Radeon 8500 or better, Intel i915 chipset or better 1024x600 resolution | NVIDIA GeForce 7 Series or better, ATI Radeon X1800 series or better 1920x1080 resolution |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2 GHz Intel Processor or better | 2 GHz Intel Quad Core Processor or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 or later | Windows 7 or later |
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 Quake Live, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 or later | Windows 7 or later |
| Processor | 2 GHz Intel Processor or better | 2 GHz Intel Quad Core Processor or better |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 4 MX or better, ATI Radeon 8500 or better, Intel i915 chipset or better 1024x600 resolution | NVIDIA GeForce 7 Series or better, ATI Radeon X1800 series or better 1920x1080 resolution |
| DirectX | Version 9.0 | Version 9.0 |
| Storage | 1 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 7 or later Processor: 2 GHz Intel Processor or better Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 4 MX or better, ATI Radeon 8500 or better, Intel i915 chipset or better 1024x600 resolution DirectX: Version 9.0 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 1 GB available space Sound Card: Stereo Soundcard
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 or later Processor: 2 GHz Intel Quad Core Processor or better Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 7 Series or better, ATI Radeon X1800 series or better 1920x1080 resolution DirectX: Version 9.0 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 2 GB available space Sound Card: Stereo Soundcard
Source: Steam
Quake Live — FAQ
Can I run Quake Live?+
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 Quake Live?+
Quake Live needs at least a 2 GHz Intel Processor or better processor, a NVIDIA GeForce 4 MX or better, ATI Radeon 8500 or better, Intel i915 chipset or better 1024x600 resolution graphics card, 1 GB of RAM, 1 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 or later.
Can Quake Live 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 Quake Live need?+
Quake Live officially requires a minimum of 1 GB of RAM, with 2 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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