Can I Run Rise of the Tomb Raider™?
Crystal Dynamics · 2016
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.
Can You Run Rise of the Tomb Raider™?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Rise of the Tomb Raider™’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Rise of the Tomb Raider™ — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GTX 650 2GB or AMD HD7770 2GB | NVIDIA GTX 980Ti 2560x1440 or NVIDIA GTX 970 1920x1080 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD equivalent | Intel Core i7-3770K |
| RAM | 16 GB | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 64bit | Windows 10 64 bit |
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? →Rise of the Tomb Raider™ is a demanding action game from 2016. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 88 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 40 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 168 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–44 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–95 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~150–185 FPS
Excellent
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Rise of the Tomb Raider™ System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Rise of the Tomb Raider™, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 64bit | Windows 10 64 bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD equivalent | Intel Core i7-3770K |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 650 2GB or AMD HD7770 2GB | NVIDIA GTX 980Ti 2560x1440 or NVIDIA GTX 970 1920x1080 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 25 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 7 64bit Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD equivalent Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 650 2GB or AMD HD7770 2GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 25 GB available space VR Support: SteamVR
Recommended
OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 980Ti 2560x1440 or NVIDIA GTX 970 1920x1080 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 25 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Rise of the Tomb Raider™ — FAQ
Can I run Rise of the Tomb Raider™?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 88 FPS at 1080p in Rise of the Tomb Raider™. Budget GPUs get about 40 FPS and high-end GPUs around 168 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 Rise of the Tomb Raider™?+
Rise of the Tomb Raider™ needs at least a Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD equivalent processor, a NVIDIA GTX 650 2GB or AMD HD7770 2GB graphics card, 6GB of RAM, 25 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 64bit.
Can Rise of the Tomb Raider™ run without a graphics card?+
No — Rise of the Tomb Raider™ is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GTX 650 2GB or AMD HD7770 2GB).
How much RAM does Rise of the Tomb Raider™ need?+
Rise of the Tomb Raider™ officially requires a minimum of 6GB of RAM, with 8GB 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.