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Can I Run Resident Evil 6?

Capcom · 2013

Blending action and survival horror, Resident Evil 6 promises to be the dramatic horror experience of 2013.

Can You Run Resident Evil 6?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Resident Evil 6’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run Resident Evil 6 — and then some

Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800GTS or better DirectX®: 9.0cNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560 or better DirectX®: 9.0c
CPUCore i5-13400: Intel® CoreTM2 Duo 2.4 Ghz or better, AMD AthlonTM X2 2.8 Ghz or betterIntel® CoreTM2 Quad 2.7 Ghz or better, AMD PhenomTM II X4 3 Ghz or better
RAM16 GB2 GB4 GB
OSWindows 11Windows®10Windows®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 6 is a demanding action game from 2013. 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 6 System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Resident Evil 6, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows®10Windows®10
Processor: Intel® CoreTM2 Duo 2.4 Ghz or better, AMD AthlonTM X2 2.8 Ghz or betterIntel® CoreTM2 Quad 2.7 Ghz or better, AMD PhenomTM II X4 3 Ghz or better
Memory2 GB RAM4 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA® GeForce® 8800GTS or better DirectX®: 9.0cNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560 or better DirectX®: 9.0c
Storage16 GB HD space Sound: Standard audio device Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection16 GB HD space Sound: Standard audio device
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Minimum

OS: Windows®10 Processor: : Intel® CoreTM2 Duo 2.4 Ghz or better, AMD AthlonTM X2 2.8 Ghz or better Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800GTS or better DirectX®: 9.0c Hard Drive: 16 GB HD space Sound: Standard audio device Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection

Recommended

OS: Windows®10 Processor: Intel® CoreTM2 Quad 2.7 Ghz or better, AMD PhenomTM II X4 3 Ghz or better Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560 or better DirectX®: 9.0c Hard Drive: 16 GB HD space Sound: Standard audio device

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

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Resident Evil 6 — FAQ

Can I run Resident Evil 6?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Resident Evil 6. 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 6?+

Resident Evil 6 needs at least a : Intel® CoreTM2 Duo 2.4 Ghz or better, AMD AthlonTM X2 2.8 Ghz or better processor, a NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800GTS or better DirectX®: 9.0c graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 16 GB HD space Sound: Standard audio device Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection of storage, running Windows®10.

Can Resident Evil 6 run without a graphics card?+

No — Resident Evil 6 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800GTS or better DirectX®: 9.0c).

How much RAM does Resident Evil 6 need?+

Resident Evil 6 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.