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Can I Run Tyranny?

Obsidian Entertainment · 2016

Our verdict

Runs on almost any PC

Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.

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Estimated FPS at 1080p

GAMERSPECS ESTIMATE

On a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Tyranny runs easily at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT runs easily, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX runs easily.

The publisher states no target settings for Tyranny, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

120+ FPS

Light game

High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native

Great

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

300+ FPS

Light game

High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native

Excellent

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

300+ FPS

Light game

High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native

Excellent

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What limits performance in Tyranny

The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.

Graphics card (GPU)

Not a limit

Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.

Processor (CPU)

No measured limit

Tyranny recommends a Core i3-2100 or equivalent; a Ryzen 5 3600 or anything faster clears that. We have no measured processor limit for Tyranny, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.

Video memory (VRAM)

1 GB min · 1 GB rec

The minimum spec lists 1 GB of video memory and the recommended spec 1 GB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.

Settings to lower first in Tyranny

  1. 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.

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Can You Run Tyranny?

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Your PC

You can run Tyranny — and then some

Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.

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ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060ATI Radeon HD 5770 or NVIDIA GeForce GTS450 with 1GB VRAMRadeon HD 6850 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 with 1GB VRAM
CPUCore i5-13400Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505 @ 2.80 GHz / AMD Athlon II X4 840 @ 3.10 GHzIntel Core i3-2100 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.10 GHz
RAM16 GB6 GB8 GB
OSWindows 11Windows 7 64-bit or newerWindows 7 64-bit or newer

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Tyranny System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Tyranny, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows 7 64-bit or newerWindows 7 64-bit or newer
ProcessorIntel Core 2 Quad Q9505 @ 2.80 GHz / AMD Athlon II X4 840 @ 3.10 GHzIntel Core i3-2100 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.10 GHz
Memory6 GB RAM8 GB RAM
GraphicsATI Radeon HD 5770 or NVIDIA GeForce GTS450 with 1GB VRAMRadeon HD 6850 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 with 1GB VRAM
Storage15 GB available space15 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

Source: Steam

Tyranny — FAQ

Can I run Tyranny?+

Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p. 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, 6 GB of RAM, 15 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 64-bit or newer.

Can Tyranny run without a graphics card?+

Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M runs easily.

How much RAM does Tyranny need?+

Tyranny officially requires a minimum of 6 GB of RAM, with 8 GB 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.