PC requirements
Far Cry: Primal System Requirements
Far Cry: Primal needs at least Intel Core i3-550 | AMD Phenom II X4 955 or equivalent, 4 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 (1GB VRAM) | AMD Radeon HD 5770 (1GB VRAM) or equivalent graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i7-2600K | AMD FX-8350 or equivalent, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | AMD Radeon R9 280X or equivalent graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) | Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-550 | AMD Phenom II X4 955 or equivalent | Intel Core i7-2600K | AMD FX-8350 or equivalent |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 (1GB VRAM) | AMD Radeon HD 5770 (1GB VRAM) or equivalent | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | AMD Radeon R9 280X or equivalent |
| Storage | 20 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running Far Cry: Primal on PC
Can my PC run Far Cry: Primal?
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: Primal need?
20 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.