Can I Run S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?
GSC Game World · 2007
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl tells a story about survival in the Zone – a very dangerous place, where you fear not only the radiation, anomalies and deadly creatures, but other S.T.A.L.K.E.R.s, who have their own goals and wishes.
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.
| 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 | — | 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.
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? →S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is a demanding action game from 2007. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 81 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 154 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–40 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~75–90 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~140–170 FPS
Excellent
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl System Requirements
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 Sound: DirectX® 9.0 compatible sound card | 2 GB RAM Sound: DirectX® 9.0 compatible sound card |
| 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
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl — FAQ
Can I run S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 81 FPS at 1080p in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 154 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 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, 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?+
No — S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 128 MB DirectX® 8.0 compatible card / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 5700 / ATI Radeon® 9600).
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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.