Can I Run Surgeon Simulator?
Bossa Studios · 2013
Surgeon Simulator is an over-the-top operation sim, stitching together pitch-black humour with life-saving surgery. Become Dr. Burke, a would-be surgeon with a less than conventional toolkit, as he performs procedures on patients including the Heavy from TF2! ...is that a hammer?
Can You Run Surgeon Simulator?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Surgeon Simulator’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Surgeon Simulator — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Nvidia Geforce 7800 GT or better DirectX®: 9.0 | Radeon x850 or comparable DirectX®: 9.0 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.0 GHz | 2.0 GHz or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP | 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.
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? →Surgeon Simulator is a demanding action game from 2013. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 91 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 41 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 173 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–46 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–100 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~155–190 FPS
Excellent
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Surgeon Simulator System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Surgeon Simulator, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP | Windows 7 |
| Processor | 2.0 GHz | 2.0 GHz or better |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia Geforce 7800 GT or better DirectX®: 9.0 | Radeon x850 or comparable DirectX®: 9.0 |
| Storage | 500 MB HD space Sound: DirectX9.0 compatible sound card Additional: Requires keyboard. Touchpad supported, but mouse strongly recommended for best play experience. | 500 MB HD space Sound: DirectX9.0 compatible sound card Additional: Requires keyboard. Touchpad supported, but mouse strongly recommended for best play experience. |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP Processor: 2.0 GHz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia Geforce 7800 GT or better DirectX®: 9.0 Hard Drive: 500 MB HD space Sound: DirectX9.0 compatible sound card Additional: Requires keyboard. Touchpad supported, but mouse strongly recommended for best play experience.
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 Processor: 2.0 GHz or better Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon x850 or comparable DirectX®: 9.0 Hard Drive: 500 MB HD space Sound: DirectX9.0 compatible sound card Additional: Requires keyboard. Touchpad supported, but mouse strongly recommended for best play experience.
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Surgeon Simulator — FAQ
Can I run Surgeon Simulator?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Surgeon Simulator. Budget GPUs get about 41 FPS and high-end GPUs around 173 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 Surgeon Simulator?+
Surgeon Simulator needs at least a 2.0 GHz processor, a Nvidia Geforce 7800 GT or better DirectX®: 9.0 graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 500 MB HD space Sound: DirectX9.0 compatible sound card Additional: Requires keyboard. Touchpad supported, but mouse strongly recommended for best play experience. of storage, running Windows XP.
Can Surgeon Simulator run without a graphics card?+
No — Surgeon Simulator is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Nvidia Geforce 7800 GT or better DirectX®: 9.0).
How much RAM does Surgeon Simulator need?+
Surgeon Simulator 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.