PC requirements
Fallout 4 System Requirements
Fallout 4 needs at least Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz/AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz or equivalent, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX 550 Ti 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or equivalent graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i7 4790 3.6 GHz/AMD FX-9590 4.7 GHz or equivalent, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB/AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB or equivalent graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required) | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz/AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz or equivalent | Intel Core i7 4790 3.6 GHz/AMD FX-9590 4.7 GHz or equivalent |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 550 Ti 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or equivalent | NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB/AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB or equivalent |
| Storage | 30 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
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Running Fallout 4 on PC
Can my PC run Fallout 4?
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 Fallout 4 need?
30 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.