Can I Run Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist?
Ubisoft Toronto · 2013
In this stealth-action thriller, a terrorist group known as the Engineers launches the Blacklist, a series of escalating attacks on US interests. Only one man can stop them: legendary covert agent Sam Fisher.
Can You Run Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 512 MB DirectX® 10–compliant with Shader Model 4.0 or higher DirectX®: 9 | — |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.53 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo E6400 or 2.80 GHz AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 5600+ or better | 2.66 GHz Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8400 or 3.00 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X4 940 or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS | — |
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? →Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist 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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Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS | — |
| Processor | 2.53 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo E6400 or 2.80 GHz AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 5600+ or better | 2.66 GHz Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8400 or 3.00 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X4 940 or better |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM DirectX®: 11 |
| Graphics | 512 MB DirectX® 10–compliant with Shader Model 4.0 or higher DirectX®: 9 | — |
| Storage | 25 GB HD space Sound: DirectX 10–compliant DirectX 9.0c–compliant Additional: Peripherals Supported: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, headset, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended). Requires UPLAY account. | 25 GB HD space Sound: (5.1 surround sound recommended) Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection Additional: Peripherals Supported: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, headset, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended). Requires UPLAY account.. |
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Minimum
OS *: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS Processor: 2.53 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo E6400 or 2.80 GHz AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 5600+ or better Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 512 MB DirectX® 10–compliant with Shader Model 4.0 or higher DirectX®: 9 Hard Drive: 25 GB HD space Sound: DirectX 10–compliant DirectX 9.0c–compliant Additional: Peripherals Supported: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, headset, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended). Requires UPLAY account.
Recommended
Processor: 2.66 GHz Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8400 or 3.00 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X4 940 or better Memory: 4 GB RAM DirectX®: 11 Hard Drive: 25 GB HD space Sound: (5.1 surround sound recommended) Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection Additional: Peripherals Supported: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, headset, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended). Requires UPLAY account..
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist — FAQ
Can I run Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist. 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 Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist?+
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist needs at least a 2.53 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo E6400 or 2.80 GHz AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 5600+ or better processor, a 512 MB DirectX® 10–compliant with Shader Model 4.0 or higher DirectX®: 9 graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 25 GB HD space Sound: DirectX 10–compliant DirectX 9.0c–compliant Additional: Peripherals Supported: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, headset, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended). Requires UPLAY account. of storage, running Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS.
Can Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist run without a graphics card?+
No — Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 512 MB DirectX® 10–compliant with Shader Model 4.0 or higher DirectX®: 9).
How much RAM does Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist need?+
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist 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.