Can I Run Saints Row: The Third?
Volition · 2011
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 64 FPS at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Saints Row: The Third averages 300+ FPS at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 139 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX averages 300+ FPS.
The publisher states no target settings for Saints Row: The Third, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~125–155 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Graphics card's limit
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Graphics card's limit
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
300+ FPS: This is the graphics card's limit. The game's own frame cap or your CPU will often set the real number.
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Saints Row: The Third
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 averages about 64 FPS at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("Any Quad Core Processor (Intel® Core i5 or AMD Phenom™ II X4) or 3.0+ Dual Core ") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Saints Row: The Third, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
320 MB min · 1 GB rec
The minimum spec lists 320 MB of video memory and the recommended spec 1 GB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Saints Row: The Third
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Saints Row: The Third’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
We could only check your RAM, and it meets Saints Row: The Third's minimum
We couldn't compare your graphics card or processor; compare them with the publisher's list below.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 320MB Video RAM GPU w/ Shader Model 3.0 support. NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 series or better. ATI Radeon™ HD3800 series or better | 1GB Video RAM GPU w/ Shader Model 4.0 support. NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 400 series or better. ATI Radeon™ HD5000 series or better |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2GHz Dual Core Processor (Intel® Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon™ X2) or higher | Any Quad Core Processor (Intel® Core i5 or AMD Phenom™ II X4) or 3.0+ Dual Core CPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® XP | Microsoft® Windows® 7 |
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 Saints Row: The Third, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® XP | Microsoft® Windows® 7 |
| Processor | 2GHz Dual Core Processor (Intel® Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon™ X2) or higher | Any Quad Core Processor (Intel® Core i5 or AMD Phenom™ II X4) or 3.0+ Dual Core CPU |
| Memory | 2GB System RAM or more | 4GB System RAM or more |
| Graphics | 320MB Video RAM GPU w/ Shader Model 3.0 support. NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 series or better. ATI Radeon™ HD3800 series or better | 1GB Video RAM GPU w/ Shader Model 4.0 support. NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 400 series or better. ATI Radeon™ HD5000 series or better |
| DirectX | 9.0c | DirectX® 11 |
| Storage | 10GB | 10 GB |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows® XP Processor: 2GHz Dual Core Processor (Intel® Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon™ X2) or higher Memory: 2GB System RAM or more Graphics: 320MB Video RAM GPU w/ Shader Model 3.0 support. NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 series or better. ATI Radeon™ HD3800 series or better DirectX®: 9.0c Hard Drive: 10GB Sound: 100% DirectX® 9.0C compliant sound card or equivalent onboard sound Co-Op Play: NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 cards require 640MB of Video RAM. ATI Radeon™ HD3800 cards require 1GB of Video RAM
Recommended
OS *: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Processor: Any Quad Core Processor (Intel® Core i5 or AMD Phenom™ II X4) or 3.0+ Dual Core CPU Memory: 4GB System RAM or more Graphics: 1GB Video RAM GPU w/ Shader Model 4.0 support. NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 400 series or better. ATI Radeon™ HD5000 series or better DirectX®: DirectX® 11 Hard Drive: 10 GB Sound: 100% DirectX® 9.0C compliant sound card or equivalent onboard sound
Source: Steam
Saints Row: The Third — FAQ
Can I run Saints Row: The Third?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 64 FPS 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 Saints Row: The Third?+
Saints Row: The Third needs at least a 2GHz Dual Core Processor (Intel® Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon™ X2) or higher processor, a 320MB Video RAM GPU w/ Shader Model 3.0 support. NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 series or better. ATI Radeon™ HD3800 series or better graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, 10GB of storage, running Windows® XP.
Can Saints Row: The Third run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 64 FPS at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M averages about 101 FPS.
How much RAM does Saints Row: The Third need?+
Saints Row: The Third officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM, with 4 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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