Can I Run Source Filmmaker?
Valve · 2012
The Source Filmmaker (SFM) is the movie-making tool built and used by us here at Valve to make movies inside the Source game engine. Because the SFM uses the same assets as the game, anything that exists in the game can be used in the movie, and vice versa.
Can You Run Source Filmmaker?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Source Filmmaker’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Source Filmmaker — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce 200 series card or better, or AMD Radeon 3000 series or better (NVIDIA GeForce 400 series or AMD Radeon 5000 series preferred) Monitor: 1366 x 768 (1920 x 1080 suggested) | NVIDIA GeForce 200 series card or better, or AMD Radeon 3000 series or better (NVIDIA GeForce 400 series or AMD Radeon 5000 series preferred) Monitor: 1366 x 768 (1920 x 1080 suggested) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher) | 3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 / Vista (Windows 7 64 bit suggested) | Windows 7 / Vista (Windows 7 64 bit suggested) |
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? →Source Filmmaker is a moderately demanding animation & modeling game from 2012. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 125 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 56 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 238 FPS. Most gaming PCs from the last several years should handle it comfortably. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~50–60 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~115–140 FPS
Great
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~215–260 FPS
Excellent
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Source Filmmaker System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Source Filmmaker, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 / Vista (Windows 7 64 bit suggested) |
| Processor | 3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher) |
| Memory | 2GB (4 GB suggested) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 200 series card or better, or AMD Radeon 3000 series or better (NVIDIA GeForce 400 series or AMD Radeon 5000 series preferred) Monitor: 1366 x 768 (1920 x 1080 suggested) |
| Storage | At least 15 GB of Space Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible USB headset with mic (suggested) |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 7 / Vista (Windows 7 64 bit suggested) Processor: 3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher) Memory: 2GB (4 GB suggested) Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 200 series card or better, or AMD Radeon 3000 series or better (NVIDIA GeForce 400 series or AMD Radeon 5000 series preferred) Monitor: 1366 x 768 (1920 x 1080 suggested) Hard Drive: At least 15 GB of Space Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible USB headset with mic (suggested)
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Source Filmmaker — FAQ
Can I run Source Filmmaker?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 125 FPS at 1080p in Source Filmmaker. Budget GPUs get about 56 FPS and high-end GPUs around 238 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 Source Filmmaker?+
Source Filmmaker needs at least a 3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher) processor, a NVIDIA GeForce 200 series card or better, or AMD Radeon 3000 series or better (NVIDIA GeForce 400 series or AMD Radeon 5000 series preferred) Monitor: 1366 x 768 (1920 x 1080 suggested) graphics card, 2GB of RAM, At least 15 GB of Space Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible USB headset with mic (suggested) of storage, running Windows 7 / Vista (Windows 7 64 bit suggested).
Can Source Filmmaker run without a graphics card?+
No — Source Filmmaker is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce 200 series card or better, or AMD Radeon 3000 series or better (NVIDIA GeForce 400 series or AMD Radeon 5000 series preferred) Monitor: 1366 x 768 (1920 x 1080 suggested)).
How much RAM does Source Filmmaker need?+
Source Filmmaker officially requires a minimum of 2GB of RAM. 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.