PC requirements
Painkiller System Requirements
Painkiller needs at least Intel i5-9400F or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT or Intel Arc A750 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 32 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT or Intel Arc A770 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel i5-9400F or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 32 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT or Intel Arc A750 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT or Intel Arc A770 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 30 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running Painkiller on PC
Can my PC run Painkiller?
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 Painkiller 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.