Can I Run Red Faction®: Armageddon™?
Volition · 2011
Red Faction: Armageddon Path to War includes 4 new missions, 2 unlockable items and 10 new achievements!
Can You Run Red Faction®: Armageddon™?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Red Faction®: Armageddon™’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Red Faction®: Armageddon™ — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 320MB Video RAM, GPU w/ Shader Model 3.0 support, NVIDIA® GeForce® 88xx series or better, ATI Radeon™ HD30xx series or better DirectX®: 9.0c | 1GB Video RAM, GPU w/ Shader Model 4.0 support, NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 400 series or better, ATI Radeon™ HD5000 series or better DirectX®: 11 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2GHz Dual Core Processor (Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon™ X2) or higher | Any Quad Core Processor(Intel® Core i5 or AMD Phenom™ II X4) or 3.0+ Dual Core CPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® XP | Microsoft® Windows® 7 |
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? →Red Faction®: Armageddon™ is a demanding action game from 2011. 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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Red Faction®: Armageddon™ System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Red Faction®: Armageddon™, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® XP | Microsoft® Windows® 7 |
| Processor | 2GHz Dual Core Processor (Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon™ X2) or higher | Any Quad Core Processor(Intel® Core i5 or AMD Phenom™ II X4) or 3.0+ Dual Core CPU |
| Memory | 2GB System RAM or more | 4GB System RAM or more |
| Graphics | 320MB Video RAM, GPU w/ Shader Model 3.0 support, NVIDIA® GeForce® 88xx series or better, ATI Radeon™ HD30xx series or better DirectX®: 9.0c | 1GB Video RAM, GPU w/ Shader Model 4.0 support, NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 400 series or better, ATI Radeon™ HD5000 series or better DirectX®: 11 |
| Storage | 7.5 GB Sound: 100% DirectX® 9.0C compliant sound card or equivalent onboard sound | 7.5 GB Sound: 100% DirectX® 9.0C compliant sound card or equivalent onboard sound |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows® XP Processor: 2GHz Dual Core Processor (Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon™ X2) or higher Memory: 2GB System RAM or more Graphics: 320MB Video RAM, GPU w/ Shader Model 3.0 support, NVIDIA® GeForce® 88xx series or better, ATI Radeon™ HD30xx series or better DirectX®: 9.0c Hard Drive: 7.5 GB Sound: 100% DirectX® 9.0C compliant sound card or equivalent onboard sound
Recommended
OS *: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Processor: Any Quad Core Processor(Intel® Core i5 or AMD Phenom™ II X4) or 3.0+ Dual Core CPU Memory: 4GB System RAM or more Graphics: 1GB Video RAM, GPU w/ Shader Model 4.0 support, NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 400 series or better, ATI Radeon™ HD5000 series or better DirectX®: 11 Hard Drive: 7.5 GB Sound: 100% DirectX® 9.0C compliant sound card or equivalent onboard sound
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Red Faction®: Armageddon™ — FAQ
Can I run Red Faction®: Armageddon™?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Red Faction®: Armageddon™. 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 Red Faction®: Armageddon™?+
Red Faction®: Armageddon™ needs at least a 2GHz Dual Core Processor (Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon™ X2) or higher processor, a 320MB Video RAM, GPU w/ Shader Model 3.0 support, NVIDIA® GeForce® 88xx series or better, ATI Radeon™ HD30xx series or better DirectX®: 9.0c graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 7.5 GB Sound: 100% DirectX® 9.0C compliant sound card or equivalent onboard sound of storage, running Windows® XP.
Can Red Faction®: Armageddon™ run without a graphics card?+
No — Red Faction®: Armageddon™ is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 320MB Video RAM, GPU w/ Shader Model 3.0 support, NVIDIA® GeForce® 88xx series or better, ATI Radeon™ HD30xx series or better DirectX®: 9.0c).
How much RAM does Red Faction®: Armageddon™ need?+
Red Faction®: Armageddon™ officially requires a minimum of 2GB of RAM, with 4GB 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.