Can I Run South Park™: The Stick of Truth™?
Obsidian Entertainment · 2014
From the perilous battlefields of the fourth-grade playground, a young hero will rise, destined to be South Park’s savior. From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes an epic quest to become… cool.
Can You Run South Park™: The Stick of Truth™?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against South Park™: The Stick of Truth™’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | nVidia GeForce 8800GT or AMD Radeon HD2600XT (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher) | nVidia GeForce 9800GT or AMD Radeon HD4870 (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0) or better |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2180 @ 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 3800+ @ 2.0 GHz | Intel Core2Duo E4400 @ 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 4400+ @ 2.3 GHz or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | WindowsXP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 8 (both 32/64bit versions) | WindowsXP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 8 (both 32/64bit versions) |
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? →South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ is a demanding action game from 2014. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 81 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 154 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–40 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~75–90 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~140–170 FPS
Excellent
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South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for South Park™: The Stick of Truth™, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | WindowsXP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 8 (both 32/64bit versions) | WindowsXP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 8 (both 32/64bit versions) |
| Processor | Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2180 @ 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 3800+ @ 2.0 GHz | Intel Core2Duo E4400 @ 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 4400+ @ 2.3 GHz or better |
| Memory | 2 GB GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | nVidia GeForce 8800GT or AMD Radeon HD2600XT (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher) | nVidia GeForce 9800GT or AMD Radeon HD4870 (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0) or better |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 6 GB available space | 6 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: WindowsXP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 8 (both 32/64bit versions) Processor: Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2180 @ 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 3800+ @ 2.0 GHz Memory: 2 GB GB RAM Graphics: nVidia GeForce 8800GT or AMD Radeon HD2600XT (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher) DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 6 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers Additional Notes: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
Recommended
OS *: WindowsXP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 8 (both 32/64bit versions) Processor: Intel Core2Duo E4400 @ 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 4400+ @ 2.3 GHz or better Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: nVidia GeForce 9800GT or AMD Radeon HD4870 (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0) or better DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 6 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers Additional Notes: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ — FAQ
Can I run South Park™: The Stick of Truth™?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 81 FPS at 1080p in South Park™: The Stick of Truth™. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 154 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 South Park™: The Stick of Truth™?+
South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ needs at least a Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2180 @ 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 3800+ @ 2.0 GHz processor, a nVidia GeForce 8800GT or AMD Radeon HD2600XT (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher) graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 6 GB available space of storage, running WindowsXP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 8 (both 32/64bit versions).
Can South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ run without a graphics card?+
No — South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: nVidia GeForce 8800GT or AMD Radeon HD2600XT (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher)).
How much RAM does South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ need?+
South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ officially requires a minimum of 2GB of RAM, with 4GB 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.