Can I Run Resident Evil 5?
Capcom · 2009
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, Resident Evil 5 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 Resident Evil 5, 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 Resident Evil 5
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
Resident Evil 5 recommends a Core i5-3570 or equivalent; a Ryzen 5 3600 or anything faster clears that. We have no measured processor limit for Resident Evil 5, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
512 MB min · 512 MB rec
The minimum spec lists 512 MB of video memory and the recommended spec 512 MB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Resident Evil 5
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Resident Evil 5?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Resident Evil 5’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Resident Evil 5 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA® GeForce 9800 series or better, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or better | 512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA(R) GeForce® GTX 650 or better, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or better |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core™ 2 Quad 2.4GHz or better, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ or better | Intel Core™ i5-3570 or better, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 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.
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Resident Evil 5, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows®10 | Windows®10 |
| Processor | Intel Core™ 2 Quad 2.4GHz or better, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ or better | Intel Core™ i5-3570 or better, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ or better |
| Memory | 4GB or better | 4GB or better |
| Graphics | 512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA® GeForce 9800 series or better, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or better | 512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA(R) GeForce® GTX 650 or better, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or better |
| DirectX | DirectX 9.0c / Shader 3.0 or better | DirectX 9.0c / Shader 3.0 or better |
| Storage | 15 GB free hard drive space | 15 GB free hard drive space |
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Minimum
Supported OS: Windows®10 Processor: Intel Core™ 2 Quad 2.4GHz or better, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ or better Memory: 4GB or better Graphics: 512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA® GeForce 9800 series or better, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or better Display: Minimum 800 x 600 pixel resolution Sound: DirectSound Compatible (DirectX 9.0c or higher) DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c / Shader 3.0 or better Hard Drive: 15 GB free hard drive space Peripherals: Keyboard and mouse Additional Notes: Internet connection required for game activation.
Recommended
Supported OS: Windows®10 Processor: Intel Core™ i5-3570 or better, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ or better Memory: 4GB or better Graphics: 512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA(R) GeForce® GTX 650 or better, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or better Display: Minimum 1280 x 720 pixel resolution Sound: DirectSound Compatible (DirectX 9.0c or higher) DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c / Shader 3.0 or better Hard Drive: 15 GB free hard drive space Peripherals: Keyboard and mouse, controller supported Additional Notes: Internet connection required for game activation.
Source: Steam
Resident Evil 5 — FAQ
Can I run Resident Evil 5?+
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 Resident Evil 5?+
Resident Evil 5 needs at least a Intel Core™ 2 Quad 2.4GHz or better, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ or better processor, a 512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA® GeForce 9800 series or better, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or better graphics card, 4 GB of RAM, 15 GB free hard drive space of storage, running Windows®10.
Can Resident Evil 5 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 Resident Evil 5 need?+
Resident Evil 5 officially requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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