Can I Run Quake Live?
id Software · 2014
Experience the most exciting and fast-paced FPS gameplay while competing with players from around the world in over 100 arenas, a dozen game modes, and with persistent career stats tracking, in this online features-focused successor to Quake III Arena.
Can You Run Quake Live?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Quake Live’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Quake Live — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| 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.
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? →Quake Live is a demanding action game from 2014. 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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Quake Live System Requirements
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
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Quake Live — FAQ
Can I run Quake Live?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Quake Live. 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 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, 1GB of RAM, 1 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 or later.
Can Quake Live run without a graphics card?+
No — Quake Live is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce 4 MX or better, ATI Radeon 8500 or better, Intel i915 chipset or better 1024x600 resolution).
How much RAM does Quake Live need?+
Quake Live 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.