Can I Run XCOM: Enemy Unknown?
Firaxis Games · 2012
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Can You Run XCOM: Enemy Unknown?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against XCOM: Enemy Unknown’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run XCOM: Enemy Unknown — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT or greater DirectX®: 9.0 | NVIDIA GeForce 9000 series / ATI Radeon HD 3000 series or greater DirectX®: 9.0 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2 GHz Dual Core | 2 GHz Dual Core (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Athlon X2 2.7 GHz) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows Vista | Windows 7 |
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? →XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a moderately demanding strategy game from 2012. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 120 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 54 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 228 FPS. Most gaming PCs from the last several years should handle it comfortably.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~50–60 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~110–130 FPS
Great
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~205–250 FPS
Excellent
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XCOM: Enemy Unknown System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for XCOM: Enemy Unknown, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista | Windows 7 |
| Processor | 2 GHz Dual Core | 2 GHz Dual Core (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Athlon X2 2.7 GHz) |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT or greater DirectX®: 9.0 | NVIDIA GeForce 9000 series / ATI Radeon HD 3000 series or greater DirectX®: 9.0 |
| Storage | 20 GB HD space Sound: DirectX Compatible Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection Additional: Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, DirectX and Microsoft .NET 4. | 20 GB HD space Sound: DirectX Compatible Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection Additional: Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, DirectX and Microsoft .NET 4. |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows Vista Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT or greater DirectX®: 9.0 Hard Drive: 20 GB HD space Sound: DirectX Compatible Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection Additional: Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, DirectX and Microsoft .NET 4.
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Athlon X2 2.7 GHz) Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9000 series / ATI Radeon HD 3000 series or greater DirectX®: 9.0 Hard Drive: 20 GB HD space Sound: DirectX Compatible Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection Additional: Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, DirectX and Microsoft .NET 4.
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
XCOM: Enemy Unknown — FAQ
Can I run XCOM: Enemy Unknown?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 120 FPS at 1080p in XCOM: Enemy Unknown. Budget GPUs get about 54 FPS and high-end GPUs around 228 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 XCOM: Enemy Unknown?+
XCOM: Enemy Unknown needs at least a 2 GHz Dual Core processor, a NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT or greater DirectX®: 9.0 graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 20 GB HD space Sound: DirectX Compatible Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection Additional: Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, DirectX and Microsoft .NET 4. of storage, running Windows Vista.
Can XCOM: Enemy Unknown run without a graphics card?+
No — XCOM: Enemy Unknown is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT or greater DirectX®: 9.0).
How much RAM does XCOM: Enemy Unknown need?+
XCOM: Enemy Unknown 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.