PC requirements
Far Cry 3 System Requirements
Far Cry 3 needs at least Intel Core®2 Duo E6700 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 6000+ @ 3.0Ghz or better, 4 GB RAM and 512MB Video RAM (1GB Video RAM), DirectX9c (DirectX11) Shader Model 3.0 (Shader Model 5.0) graphics. For the recommended experience you want 4 GB RAM and 512MB Video RAM (1GB Video RAM), DirectX9c (DirectX11) Shader Model 3.0 (Shader Model 5.0) graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows XP, Windows Vista | — |
| Processor | Intel Core®2 Duo E6700 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 6000+ @ 3.0Ghz or better | — |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 512MB Video RAM (1GB Video RAM), DirectX9c (DirectX11) Shader Model 3.0 (Shader Model 5.0) | 512MB Video RAM (1GB Video RAM), DirectX9c (DirectX11) Shader Model 3.0 (Shader Model 5.0) |
| Storage | 15 GB HD space | 15 GB HD space |
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Running Far Cry 3 on PC
Can my PC run Far Cry 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 Far Cry 3 need?
15 GB HD 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.