Can I Run Shadow Warrior?
Flying Wild Hog · 2013
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, Shadow Warrior 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 Shadow Warrior, 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 Shadow Warrior
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 Quad 8200 / AMD Phenom X4 9950") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Shadow Warrior, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
Not stated
The publisher doesn't state a video memory requirement, so we don't estimate one.
Settings to lower first in Shadow Warrior
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Can I run Shadow Warrior on my graphics card?
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Can You Run Shadow Warrior?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Shadow Warrior’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Shadow Warrior — 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 | ATI Radeon HD 3870/NVIDIA 8800 GT or better | ATI Radeon HD 4890 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor or higher | Intel Core 2 Quad 8200 / AMD Phenom X4 9950 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 | Windows 7 SP1 64-bits |
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 Shadow Warrior, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 | Windows 7 SP1 64-bits |
| Processor | 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor or higher | Intel Core 2 Quad 8200 / AMD Phenom X4 9950 |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | ATI Radeon HD 3870/NVIDIA 8800 GT or better | ATI Radeon HD 4890 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 11 |
| Storage | 15 GB available space | 15 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor or higher Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 3870/NVIDIA 8800 GT or better DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 15 GB available space Additional Notes: An unabashed love of katanas is preferable.
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64-bits Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad 8200 / AMD Phenom X4 9950 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 4890 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 15 GB available space Additional Notes: The will of a true ninja warrior and an appreciation of Wang jokes.
Source: Steam
Shadow Warrior — FAQ
Can I run Shadow Warrior?+
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 Shadow Warrior?+
Shadow Warrior needs at least a 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor or higher processor, a ATI Radeon HD 3870/NVIDIA 8800 GT or better graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, 15 GB available space of storage, running Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8.
Can Shadow Warrior 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 Shadow Warrior need?+
Shadow Warrior 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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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.