Can I Run Warframe?
Digital Extremes · 2013
Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game
Can You Run Warframe?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Warframe’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Warframe — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | — | — |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i7 860, Intel Core i5 750, or AMD FX-4100 (SSE 4.2 support required) Video: DirectX 11+ capable Graphics Card | Intel Core i7 860, Intel Core i5 750, or AMD FX-4100 (SSE 4.2 support required) Video: DirectX 11+ capable Graphics Card |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 64-Bit (32-bit not supported) | Windows 7 64-Bit (32-bit not supported) |
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? →Warframe is a demanding action game from 2013. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 81 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 154 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–40 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~75–90 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~140–170 FPS
Excellent
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Warframe System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Warframe, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 64-Bit (32-bit not supported) |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 860, Intel Core i5 750, or AMD FX-4100 (SSE 4.2 support required) Video: DirectX 11+ capable Graphics Card |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Storage | 75 GB available HD space Internet: Broadband Internet Connection Required Note: There is no Mac or Linux client currently available. DirectX 12 support requires at least Windows 10 20H2 (released in 2020) or Windows 11 |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 7 64-Bit (32-bit not supported) Processor: Intel Core i7 860, Intel Core i5 750, or AMD FX-4100 (SSE 4.2 support required) Video: DirectX 11+ capable Graphics Card Memory: 4 GB RAM Storage: 75 GB available HD space Internet: Broadband Internet Connection Required Note: There is no Mac or Linux client currently available. DirectX 12 support requires at least Windows 10 20H2 (released in 2020) or Windows 11
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Warframe — FAQ
Can I run Warframe?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 81 FPS at 1080p in Warframe. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 154 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 Warframe?+
Warframe needs at least a Intel Core i7 860, Intel Core i5 750, or AMD FX-4100 (SSE 4.2 support required) Video: DirectX 11+ capable Graphics Card processor, 4GB of RAM, 75 GB available HD space Internet: Broadband Internet Connection Required Note: There is no Mac or Linux client currently available. DirectX 12 support requires at least Windows 10 20H2 (released in 2020) or Windows 11 of storage, running Windows 7 64-Bit (32-bit not supported).
Can Warframe run without a graphics card?+
No — Warframe is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU.
How much RAM does Warframe need?+
Warframe officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM. 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.