Can I Run The Surge?
Deck13 · 2017
Welcome to CREO, the megacorporation saving the world! A catastrophic event has knocked you out during the first day on the job… you wake up equipped with a heavy-grade exoskeleton, in a destroyed section of the complex.
Can You Run The Surge?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against The Surge’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run The Surge — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 1 GB, AMD Radeon R7 360 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti | 4 GB, AMD Radeon RX 480 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | AMD FX-8320 (3,5 GHz) / Intel i5-4690K (3,5 GHz) | AMD FX-8370 (4,0 GHz) / Intel Core i7-3820 (3,6 GHz) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) |
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 Surge is a demanding action game from 2017. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 76 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 34 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 144 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~30–38 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~70–85 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~130–160 FPS
Excellent
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The Surge System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for The Surge, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) |
| Processor | AMD FX-8320 (3,5 GHz) / Intel i5-4690K (3,5 GHz) | AMD FX-8370 (4,0 GHz) / Intel Core i7-3820 (3,6 GHz) |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1 GB, AMD Radeon R7 360 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti | 4 GB, AMD Radeon RX 480 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 15 GB available space | 15 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) Processor: AMD FX-8320 (3,5 GHz) / Intel i5-4690K (3,5 GHz) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 1 GB, AMD Radeon R7 360 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 15 GB available space Additional Notes: INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR GAME ACTIVATION
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) Processor: AMD FX-8370 (4,0 GHz) / Intel Core i7-3820 (3,6 GHz) Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: 4 GB, AMD Radeon RX 480 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 15 GB available space Additional Notes: INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR GAME ACTIVATION
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
The Surge — FAQ
Can I run The Surge?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 76 FPS at 1080p in The Surge. Budget GPUs get about 34 FPS and high-end GPUs around 144 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 Surge?+
The Surge needs at least a AMD FX-8320 (3,5 GHz) / Intel i5-4690K (3,5 GHz) processor, a 1 GB, AMD Radeon R7 360 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 15 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit).
Can The Surge run without a graphics card?+
No — The Surge is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 1 GB, AMD Radeon R7 360 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti).
How much RAM does The Surge need?+
The Surge officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM, with 16GB 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.