Can I Run SOMA?
Frictional Games · 2015
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 60 FPS at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, SOMA averages 300+ FPS at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 131 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX averages 300+ FPS.
The publisher states no target settings for SOMA, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~120–145 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 SOMA
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 60 FPS at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("Core i5 / AMD FX 2.4Ghz") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for SOMA, 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 SOMA
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run SOMA?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against SOMA’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run SOMA — 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 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / AMD Radeon HD 5750. OpenGL 3.3 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 / AMD Radeon HD 5970. OpenGL 3.3 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Core i3 / AMD A6 2.4Ghz | Core i5 / AMD FX 2.4Ghz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | 64-bit Windows Vista | 64-bit 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 SOMA, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows Vista | 64-bit Windows 7 |
| Processor | Core i3 / AMD A6 2.4Ghz | Core i5 / AMD FX 2.4Ghz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / AMD Radeon HD 5750. OpenGL 3.3 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 / AMD Radeon HD 5970. OpenGL 3.3 |
| Storage | 25 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: 64-bit Windows Vista Processor: Core i3 / AMD A6 2.4Ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / AMD Radeon HD 5750. OpenGL 3.3 Storage: 25 GB available space Additional Notes: Integrated Intel graphics are not supported. They should work (Intel HD 4000-series or better), but with issues.
Recommended
OS *: 64-bit Windows 7 Processor: Core i5 / AMD FX 2.4Ghz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 / AMD Radeon HD 5970. OpenGL 3.3 Storage: 25 GB available space Additional Notes: Integrated Intel graphics are not supported. They should work (Intel HD 4000-series or better), but with issues.
Source: Steam
SOMA — FAQ
Can I run SOMA?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 60 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 SOMA?+
SOMA needs at least a Core i3 / AMD A6 2.4Ghz processor, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / AMD Radeon HD 5750. OpenGL 3.3 graphics card, 4 GB of RAM, 25 GB available space of storage, running 64-bit Windows Vista.
Can SOMA run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 60 FPS at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M averages about 95 FPS.
How much RAM does SOMA need?+
SOMA 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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