Can I Run Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition?
United Front Games · 2014
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, Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition 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 Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition, 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 Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition
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
Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition recommends a Core i5-2300 or equivalent; a Ryzen 5 3600 or anything faster clears that. We have no measured processor limit for Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
512 MB min · 1 GB rec
The minimum spec lists 512 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 Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition?
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Your PC
You can run Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition — 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 | 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) |
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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
Source: Steam
Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition — FAQ
Can I run Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition?+
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 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, 4 GB 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?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M runs easily.
How much RAM does Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition need?+
Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition officially requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM, with 8 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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