Can I Run The Talos Principle?
Croteam · 2014
The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).
Can You Run The Talos Principle?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against The Talos Principle’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run The Talos Principle — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | DirectX 11 class GPU with 1GB VRAM (nVidia GeForce 480 GTX, AMD Radeon HD 5870) | AMD RX 480 or NVIDIA GTX 970 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Dual-core 2.0 GHz | Quad-core 3.0 GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 | Windows 7 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 Talos Principle 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 Talos Principle System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for The Talos Principle, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 | Windows 7 64-bit |
| Processor | Dual-core 2.0 GHz | Quad-core 3.0 GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 11 class GPU with 1GB VRAM (nVidia GeForce 480 GTX, AMD Radeon HD 5870) | AMD RX 480 or NVIDIA GTX 970 |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 5 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Dual-core 2.0 GHz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 11 class GPU with 1GB VRAM (nVidia GeForce 480 GTX, AMD Radeon HD 5870) DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 5 GB available space
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 64-bit Processor: Quad-core 3.0 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: AMD RX 480 or NVIDIA GTX 970 DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 8 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
The Talos Principle — FAQ
Can I run The Talos Principle?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in The Talos Principle. 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 Talos Principle?+
The Talos Principle needs at least a Dual-core 2.0 GHz processor, a DirectX 11 class GPU with 1GB VRAM (nVidia GeForce 480 GTX, AMD Radeon HD 5870) graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 5 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7.
Can The Talos Principle run without a graphics card?+
No — The Talos Principle is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: DirectX 11 class GPU with 1GB VRAM (nVidia GeForce 480 GTX, AMD Radeon HD 5870)).
How much RAM does The Talos Principle need?+
The Talos Principle 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.