Can I Run Spec Ops: The Line?
YAGER · 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, Spec Ops: The Line 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 Spec Ops: The Line, 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 Spec Ops: The Line
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 ("2.4 GHz Quad Core processor") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Spec Ops: The Line, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
256 MB (min. spec)
The minimum spec lists 256 MB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Spec Ops: The Line
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Spec Ops: The Line?
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Your PC
You can run Spec Ops: The Line — 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 8600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600XT (256 MB memory) | NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX/ATI Radeon HD 4850 (512+ MB memory) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 equivalent | 2.4 GHz Quad Core processor |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP SP3 | Windows Vista/7 |
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Spec Ops: The Line, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP SP3 | Windows Vista/7 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 equivalent | 2.4 GHz Quad Core processor |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 8600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600XT (256 MB memory) | NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX/ATI Radeon HD 4850 (512+ MB memory) |
| DirectX | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Storage | 6 GB free | 10 GB free |
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Minimum
Minimum OS *: Windows XP SP3 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 equivalent Memory: 2 GB RAM Hard Disk Space: 6 GB free Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600XT (256 MB memory) DirectX®: 9.0 Sound: DirectX Compatible Additional: Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include: STEAM Client, Microsoft Direct X, Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, Visual C++ 2005 SP1 RedistributableCompatible
Recommended
Recommended OS *: Windows Vista/7 Processor: 2.4 GHz Quad Core processor Memory: 3 GB RAM Hard Disk Space: 10 GB free Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX/ATI Radeon HD 4850 (512+ MB memory) DirectX®: 9.0 Sound: DirectX Compatible Additional: Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include: STEAM Client, Microsoft Direct X, Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, Visual C++ 2005 SP1 RedistributableCompatible
Source: Steam
Spec Ops: The Line — FAQ
Can I run Spec Ops: The Line?+
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 Spec Ops: The Line?+
Spec Ops: The Line needs at least a Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 equivalent processor, a NVIDIA GeForce 8600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600XT (256 MB memory) graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, 6 GB free of storage, running Windows XP SP3.
Can Spec Ops: The Line 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 Spec Ops: The Line need?+
Spec Ops: The Line officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM, with 3 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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