Can I Run S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?
GSC Game World · 2007
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, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl 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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, 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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
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
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 / AMD 64 X2 4200+") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
128 MB min · 256 MB rec
The minimum spec lists 128 MB of video memory and the recommended spec 256 MB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl — 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 | 128 MB DirectX® 8.0 compatible card / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 5700 / ATI Radeon® 9600 | 256 MB DirectX® 9.0c compatible card* / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 8800 GT / ATI Radeon® HD 2900 XT |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 Ghz / AMD XP 2200+ | Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 / AMD 64 X2 4200+ |
| RAM | 16 GB | 512 MB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Microsoft® Windows® XP(Service Pack 2)/Microsoft® Windows® 2000 SP4 | Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista (SP1) |
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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Microsoft® Windows® XP(Service Pack 2)/Microsoft® Windows® 2000 SP4 | Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista (SP1) |
| Processor | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 Ghz / AMD XP 2200+ | Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 / AMD 64 X2 4200+ |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 128 MB DirectX® 8.0 compatible card / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 5700 / ATI Radeon® 9600 | 256 MB DirectX® 9.0c compatible card* / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 8800 GT / ATI Radeon® HD 2900 XT |
| Storage | 6 GB free hard disc space | 10 GB free hard disc space |
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Minimum
Supported OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP(Service Pack 2)/Microsoft® Windows® 2000 SP4 Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2.0 Ghz / AMD XP 2200+ Graphics: 128 MB DirectX® 8.0 compatible card / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 5700 / ATI Radeon® 9600 Memory: 512 MB RAM Sound: DirectX® 9.0 compatible sound card Hard Drive: 6 GB free hard disc space
Recommended
Supported OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista (SP1) Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 / AMD 64 X2 4200+ Graphics: 256 MB DirectX® 9.0c compatible card* / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 8800 GT / ATI Radeon® HD 2900 XT Memory: 2 GB RAM Sound: DirectX® 9.0 compatible sound card Hard Drive: 10 GB free hard disc space
Source: Steam
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl — FAQ
Can I run S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?+
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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?+
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl needs at least a Intel Pentium 4 2.0 Ghz / AMD XP 2200+ processor, a 128 MB DirectX® 8.0 compatible card / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 5700 / ATI Radeon® 9600 graphics card, 512 MB of RAM, 6 GB free hard disc space of storage, running Microsoft® Windows® XP(Service Pack 2)/Microsoft® Windows® 2000 SP4.
Can S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl 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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl need?+
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl officially requires a minimum of 512 MB of RAM, with 2 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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