Can I Run XCOM: Enemy Unknown?
Firaxis Games · 2012
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, XCOM: Enemy Unknown 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 XCOM: Enemy Unknown, 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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Check My PC →What limits performance in XCOM: Enemy Unknown
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
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("2 GHz Dual Core (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Athlon X2 2.7 GHz)") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for XCOM: Enemy Unknown, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
Not stated
The publisher doesn't state a video memory requirement, so we don't estimate one.
Settings to lower first in XCOM: Enemy Unknown
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run XCOM: Enemy Unknown?
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We could only check your RAM, and it meets XCOM: Enemy Unknown's minimum
We couldn't compare your graphics card or processor; compare them with the publisher's list below.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT or greater | NVIDIA GeForce 9000 series / ATI Radeon HD 3000 series or greater |
| 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 |
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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 | NVIDIA GeForce 9000 series / ATI Radeon HD 3000 series or greater |
| DirectX | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Storage | 20 GB HD space | 20 GB HD space |
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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.
Source: Steam
XCOM: Enemy Unknown — FAQ
Can I run XCOM: Enemy Unknown?+
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 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 graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, 20 GB HD space of storage, running Windows Vista.
Can XCOM: Enemy Unknown 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 XCOM: Enemy Unknown need?+
XCOM: Enemy Unknown officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM, with 4 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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