PC requirements
Sonic Generations System Requirements
Sonic Generations needs at least Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4200 (2x2.0GHz) or AMD equivalent, 2GB RAM (XP)/3GB RAM (Windows 7 / Vista) and NVIDIA GeForce 8800 (512MB) / ATI Radeon HD 2900 (512MB) graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5 @ 2.66 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 @ 3.0 GHz, 3GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 (1GB) / ATI Radeon HD 5850 (1GB) graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP | Microsoft Windows 7 |
| Processor | Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4200 (2x2.0GHz) or AMD equivalent | Intel Core i5 @ 2.66 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 @ 3.0 GHz |
| Memory | 2GB RAM (XP)/3GB RAM (Windows 7 / Vista) | 3GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 (512MB) / ATI Radeon HD 2900 (512MB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 (1GB) / ATI Radeon HD 5850 (1GB) |
| Storage | 11 GB free hard drive space | 11 GB free hard drive space |
| Additional notes | Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions. | Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions. |
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Quick answers
Running Sonic Generations on PC
Can my PC run Sonic Generations?
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 Sonic Generations need?
11 GB free hard drive 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.