Can I Run Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition?
United Front Games · 2014
The Definitive Edition of the critically acclaimed, award winning open-world action adventure, reworked, rebuilt and re-mastered for the new generation. With all previously available DLC included and a wealth of tech and visual improvements, Hong Kong has never felt so alive.
Can You Run Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition — 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 card, ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT or higher with 512MB graphics memory, Intel HD Graphics 2500 or higher | DirectX 10 or 11 compatible card, ATI Radeon 7750, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or higher with 1GB graphics memory, Intel HD Graphics 4000 or higher |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz or Athlon X2 2.7GHz | Core i5-2300, Phenom II X4 940 or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows Vista 64bit, Window 7 64bit, Windows 8 64bit (32bit O/S not supported) | Windows Vista 64bit, Window 7 64bit, Windows 8 64bit (32bit O/S not supported) |
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: Definitive Edition is a demanding action game from 2014. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 91 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 41 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 173 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–46 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–100 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~155–190 FPS
Excellent
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Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista 64bit, Window 7 64bit, Windows 8 64bit (32bit O/S not supported) | Windows Vista 64bit, Window 7 64bit, Windows 8 64bit (32bit O/S not supported) |
| Processor | Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz or Athlon X2 2.7GHz | Core i5-2300, Phenom II X4 940 or better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 10 or 11 compatible card, ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT or higher with 512MB graphics memory, Intel HD Graphics 2500 or higher | DirectX 10 or 11 compatible card, ATI Radeon 7750, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or higher with 1GB graphics memory, Intel HD Graphics 4000 or higher |
| DirectX | Version 10 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 20 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows Vista 64bit, Window 7 64bit, Windows 8 64bit (32bit O/S not supported) Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz or Athlon X2 2.7GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 10 or 11 compatible card, ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT or higher with 512MB graphics memory, Intel HD Graphics 2500 or higher DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 20 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Recommended
OS *: Windows Vista 64bit, Window 7 64bit, Windows 8 64bit (32bit O/S not supported) Processor: Core i5-2300, Phenom II X4 940 or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 10 or 11 compatible card, ATI Radeon 7750, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or higher with 1GB graphics memory, Intel HD Graphics 4000 or higher DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 20 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition — FAQ
Can I run Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition. Budget GPUs get about 41 FPS and high-end GPUs around 173 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: Definitive Edition?+
Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition needs at least a Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz or Athlon X2 2.7GHz processor, a DirectX 10 or 11 compatible card, ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT or higher with 512MB graphics memory, Intel HD Graphics 2500 or higher graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 20 GB available space of storage, running Windows Vista 64bit, Window 7 64bit, Windows 8 64bit (32bit O/S not supported).
Can Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition run without a graphics card?+
No — Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: DirectX 10 or 11 compatible card, ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT or higher with 512MB graphics memory, Intel HD Graphics 2500 or higher).
How much RAM does Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition need?+
Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 8GB 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.