PC requirements

Hitman: Absolution System Requirements

Hitman: Absolution needs at least True dual core CPU (Intel, AMD), 2 GB RAM and NV8600 512 Mb RAM, or AMD equivalent graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i7 or AMD Athlon II X4, 4 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 or ATI Radeon HD 5770 graphics.

Verified Sources: Steam store listing
Hitman: Absolution minimum and recommended PC specifications
Component Minimum Recommended
Operating system Windows Vista, 7 Windows 7 64-bit
Processor True dual core CPU (Intel, AMD) Intel Core i7 or AMD Athlon II X4
Memory 2 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Graphics NV8600 512 Mb RAM, or AMD equivalent NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 or ATI Radeon HD 5770
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Other platforms

Hitman: Absolution is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:

Quick answers

Running Hitman: Absolution on PC

Can my PC run Hitman: Absolution?
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 Hitman: Absolution need?
Storage requirements are not published for this title yet.
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.