Can I Run Source Filmmaker?
Valve · 2012
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, Source Filmmaker 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. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.
The publisher states no target settings for Source Filmmaker, 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 Source Filmmaker
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
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher)") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Source Filmmaker, 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 Source Filmmaker
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Can I run Source Filmmaker on my graphics card?
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Can You Run Source Filmmaker?
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Your PC
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We couldn't compare your graphics card or processor; compare them with the publisher's list below.
Wrong result? Tell us| 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) | Not listed |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher) | Not listed |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | Not listed |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 / Vista (Windows 7 64 bit suggested) | Not listed |
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 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) |
| Storage | At least 15 GB of Space |
The publisher lists no recommended specs.
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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)
Source: Steam
Source Filmmaker — FAQ
Can I run Source Filmmaker?+
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 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) graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, At least 15 GB of Space of storage, running Windows 7 / Vista (Windows 7 64 bit suggested).
Can Source Filmmaker 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 Source Filmmaker need?+
Source Filmmaker officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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