Can I Run Sleeping Dogs?
United Front Games
As Wei Shen, an undercover cop trying to take down the Triads, you'll have to fight your way up the organization without blowing your cover.
Can You Run Sleeping Dogs?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Sleeping Dogs’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Sleeping Dogs — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | DirectX 10 or 11 compatible Nvidia or AMD ATI card, ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or higher DirectX®: 10 Sound: DirectX compatible sound card | DirectX 11 Nvidia or AMD ATI card, Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 or ATI Radeon 6950 DirectX®: 11 Sound: DirectX compatible sound card |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz | Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows Vista Service Pack 2 | 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.
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? →Sleeping Dogs is a demanding action game. 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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Sleeping Dogs System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Sleeping Dogs, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista Service Pack 2 | Windows 7 |
| Processor | Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz | Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU |
| Memory | 2GB | 4GB |
| Graphics | DirectX 10 or 11 compatible Nvidia or AMD ATI card, ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or higher DirectX®: 10 Sound: DirectX compatible sound card | DirectX 11 Nvidia or AMD ATI card, Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 or ATI Radeon 6950 DirectX®: 11 Sound: DirectX compatible sound card |
| Storage | 15GB | 15GB |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz Memory: 2GB Hard Disk Space: 15GB Video Card: DirectX 10 or 11 compatible Nvidia or AMD ATI card, ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or higher DirectX®: 10 Sound: DirectX compatible sound card
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU Memory: 4GB Hard Disk Space: 15GB Video Card: DirectX 11 Nvidia or AMD ATI card, Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 or ATI Radeon 6950 DirectX®: 11 Sound: DirectX compatible sound card
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Sleeping Dogs — FAQ
Can I run Sleeping Dogs?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 88 FPS at 1080p in Sleeping Dogs. 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 Sleeping Dogs?+
Sleeping Dogs needs at least a Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz processor, a DirectX 10 or 11 compatible Nvidia or AMD ATI card, ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or higher DirectX®: 10 Sound: DirectX compatible sound card graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 15GB of storage, running Windows Vista Service Pack 2.
Can Sleeping Dogs run without a graphics card?+
No — Sleeping Dogs is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: DirectX 10 or 11 compatible Nvidia or AMD ATI card, ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or higher DirectX®: 10 Sound: DirectX compatible sound card).
How much RAM does Sleeping Dogs need?+
Sleeping Dogs officially requires a minimum of 2GB of RAM, with 4GB 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.