Can I Run Resident Evil?
CAPCOM Co., Ltd. · 2015
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Can You Run Resident Evil?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Resident Evil’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Resident Evil — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX260, ATI Radeon HD 6790, or better Monitor Resolution: 1024×768 or higher | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560, ATI Radeon HD 6950, or better Monitor Resolution: 1280×720 or higher |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel® Core™ 2 Duo 2.4 GHz, AMD Athlon™ X2 2.8 GHz, or better | Intel® Core™ 2 Quad 2.7 GHz, AMD Phenom™ II X4 3.0 GHz or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows®10 | Windows®10 |
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? →Resident Evil is a demanding action game from 2015. 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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Resident Evil System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Resident Evil, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows®10 | Windows®10 |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ 2 Duo 2.4 GHz, AMD Athlon™ X2 2.8 GHz, or better | Intel® Core™ 2 Quad 2.7 GHz, AMD Phenom™ II X4 3.0 GHz or better |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX260, ATI Radeon HD 6790, or better Monitor Resolution: 1024×768 or higher | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560, ATI Radeon HD 6950, or better Monitor Resolution: 1280×720 or higher |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 20 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS: Windows®10 Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo 2.4 GHz, AMD Athlon™ X2 2.8 GHz, or better Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX260, ATI Radeon HD 6790, or better Monitor Resolution: 1024×768 or higher DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 20 GB available space Sound Card: DirectSound compatible (must support DirectX 9.0c or higher) Additional Notes: Controller: Supports Keyboard +Mouse. Genuine Xbox 360 PC compatible controller or comparable XInput-based gamepad recommended. Note: Some high end integrated graphics chips and modern gaming laptops with a d
Recommended
OS: Windows®10 Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Quad 2.7 GHz, AMD Phenom™ II X4 3.0 GHz or better Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560, ATI Radeon HD 6950, or better Monitor Resolution: 1280×720 or higher DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 20 GB available space Sound Card: DirectSound compatible (must support DirectX 9.0c or higher) Additional Notes: Controller: Supports Keyboard +Mouse. Genuine Xbox 360 PC compatible controller or comparable XInput-based gamepad recommended. Note: Some high end integrated graphics chips and modern gaming laptops with
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Resident Evil — FAQ
Can I run Resident Evil?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Resident Evil. 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 Resident Evil?+
Resident Evil needs at least a Intel® Core™ 2 Duo 2.4 GHz, AMD Athlon™ X2 2.8 GHz, or better processor, a NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX260, ATI Radeon HD 6790, or better Monitor Resolution: 1024×768 or higher graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 20 GB available space of storage, running Windows®10.
Can Resident Evil run without a graphics card?+
No — Resident Evil is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX260, ATI Radeon HD 6790, or better Monitor Resolution: 1024×768 or higher).
How much RAM does Resident Evil need?+
Resident Evil 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.