PC requirements
Crysis 3 System Requirements
Crysis 3 needs at least 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo / 2.7 GHz AMD Athlon 64X2, 3 GB RAM and 1 GB Video RAM or better / NVidia GTS 450 or AMD Radeon HD5770 graphics. For the recommended experience you want 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5-750 / 2.7 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 805, 4 GB RAM and 1 GB Video RAM or better / NVidia GTX560 or AMD Radeon HD5870 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 or Windows 8 | Windows 7 or Windows 8 |
| Processor | 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo / 2.7 GHz AMD Athlon 64X2 | 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5-750 / 2.7 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 805 |
| Memory | 3 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1 GB Video RAM or better / NVidia GTS 450 or AMD Radeon HD5770 | 1 GB Video RAM or better / NVidia GTX560 or AMD Radeon HD5870 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 17 GB available space | 17 GB available space |
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Quick answers
Running Crysis 3 on PC
Can my PC run Crysis 3?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Crysis 3 need?
17 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.