Can I Run Tyranny?
Obsidian Entertainment · 2016
Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.
Can You Run Tyranny?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Tyranny’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Tyranny — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | ATI Radeon HD 5770 or NVIDIA GeForce GTS450 with 1GB VRAM | Radeon HD 6850 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 with 1GB VRAM |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505 @ 2.80 GHz / AMD Athlon II X4 840 @ 3.10 GHz | Intel Core i3-2100 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.10 GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 64-bit or newer | Windows 7 64-bit or newer |
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? →Tyranny is a demanding adventure game from 2016. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 79 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 150 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–40 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~70–85 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~135–165 FPS
Excellent
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Tyranny System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Tyranny, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 64-bit or newer | Windows 7 64-bit or newer |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505 @ 2.80 GHz / AMD Athlon II X4 840 @ 3.10 GHz | Intel Core i3-2100 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.10 GHz |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | ATI Radeon HD 5770 or NVIDIA GeForce GTS450 with 1GB VRAM | Radeon HD 6850 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 with 1GB VRAM |
| Storage | 15 GB available space | 15 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 7 64-bit or newer Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505 @ 2.80 GHz / AMD Athlon II X4 840 @ 3.10 GHz Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 5770 or NVIDIA GeForce GTS450 with 1GB VRAM Storage: 15 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 64-bit or newer Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.10 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon HD 6850 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 with 1GB VRAM Storage: 15 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Tyranny — FAQ
Can I run Tyranny?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 79 FPS at 1080p in Tyranny. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 150 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 Tyranny?+
Tyranny needs at least a Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505 @ 2.80 GHz / AMD Athlon II X4 840 @ 3.10 GHz processor, a ATI Radeon HD 5770 or NVIDIA GeForce GTS450 with 1GB VRAM graphics card, 6GB of RAM, 15 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 64-bit or newer.
Can Tyranny run without a graphics card?+
No — Tyranny is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: ATI Radeon HD 5770 or NVIDIA GeForce GTS450 with 1GB VRAM).
How much RAM does Tyranny need?+
Tyranny officially requires a minimum of 6GB of RAM, with 8GB 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.