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Fallout 4 System Requirements

November 9, 2015Bethesda Game Studios85/100

Emerge from Vault 111 into a post-nuclear Boston, where survival hinges on your choices. Navigate a ravaged landscape, shape its future, and face the consequences in this open-world RPG.

Fallout 4 Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: Intel Core i5-2300, NVIDIA GTX 550, 8 GB RAM. Recommended: 8 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required)
Processor
Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz/AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz or equivalentCPU Deals
RAM
8 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GTX 550 Ti 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or equivalentGPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 11
Storage
30 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required)
Processor
Intel Core i7 4790 3.6 GHz/AMD FX-9590 4.7 GHz or equivalentCPU Deals
RAM
8 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB/AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB or equivalentGPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 11
Storage
30 GB available spaceSSD Deals

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NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB/AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB or equivalent

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Quick Performance Tips for Fallout 4

#1

Lower shadow distance for a significant FPS boost.

#2

Disable or reduce godrays for better performance.

#3

Adjust draw distance for less CPU load.

#4

Install the High Resolution Texture Pack only if you have a high-end PC.

#5

Close background applications to free up system resources.

#6

Consider using mods to optimize performance.

Fallout 4 System Requirements FAQ

Can I run Fallout 4 on a low-end PC?▼
Fallout 4 can run on lower-end PCs, but you'll need at least an Intel Core i5-2300 or AMD Phenom II X4 945, a NVIDIA GTX 550 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 7870 with 2GB of VRAM, and 8GB of RAM. Expect to play at lower settings and resolutions for acceptable performance.
What GPU do I need for Fallout 4?▼
The minimum GPU is a NVIDIA GTX 550 Ti 2GB or AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB. For recommended settings, you'll want a NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB or AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB or better.
How much RAM does Fallout 4 need?▼
Fallout 4 requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM. While the recommended requirement also lists 8GB, having more RAM can help with overall system performance and reduce stuttering, especially with mods.
Will Fallout 4 run on integrated graphics?▼
Officially, Fallout 4 is unlikely to run well on integrated graphics. The minimum GPU requirements are significantly more powerful. You might be able to get it to launch, but expect very low frame rates and visual quality, if it runs at all.
What is the best graphics settings for Fallout 4?▼
The 'best' settings depend on your hardware. Start with the 'Medium' preset and adjust from there. Pay close attention to shadow distance, godrays, and draw distance, as these are the most demanding settings. Experiment to find a balance between visual quality and performance.
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Fallout 4 Game Info

Developer

Bethesda Game Studios

Publisher

Bethesda Softworks

Release Date

November 9, 2015

Platforms

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One

Genres

ShooterRole-playing (RPG)

Game Modes

  • Single player
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