Can I Run The Evil Within?
Tango Gameworks · 2014
Developed by Shinji Mikami — creator of the seminal Resident Evil series — and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror.
Can You Run The Evil Within?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against The Evil Within’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run The Evil Within — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | GTX 460 or equivalent 1 GB VRAM card | GeForce GTX 670 or equivalent with 4GBs of VRAM |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | i7 or an equivalent with four plus core processor | i7 with four plus cores |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | 64-bit Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8.1 | 64-bit Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8.1 |
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? →The Evil Within is a demanding action game from 2014. 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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The Evil Within System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for The Evil Within, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8.1 | 64-bit Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8.1 |
| Processor | i7 or an equivalent with four plus core processor | i7 with four plus cores |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GTX 460 or equivalent 1 GB VRAM card | GeForce GTX 670 or equivalent with 4GBs of VRAM |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 50 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: 64-bit Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8.1 Processor: i7 or an equivalent with four plus core processor Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 460 or equivalent 1 GB VRAM card DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 50 GB available space Additional Notes: It’s worth noting that the 50 GB of space required is for the PC install. When the installation is complete, the game will take up ~41 GB of HDD space
Recommended
OS *: 64-bit Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8.1 Processor: i7 with four plus cores Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 670 or equivalent with 4GBs of VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 50 GB available space Additional Notes: It’s worth noting that the 50 GB of space required is for the PC install. When the installation is complete, the game will take up ~41 GB of HDD space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
The Evil Within — FAQ
Can I run The Evil Within?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in The Evil Within. 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 The Evil Within?+
The Evil Within needs at least a i7 or an equivalent with four plus core processor processor, a GTX 460 or equivalent 1 GB VRAM card graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 50 GB available space of storage, running 64-bit Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8.1.
Can The Evil Within run without a graphics card?+
No — The Evil Within is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: GTX 460 or equivalent 1 GB VRAM card).
How much RAM does The Evil Within need?+
The Evil Within officially requires a minimum of 4GB 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.