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Far Cry 3 System Requirements

November 28, 2012Ubisoft Montreal90/100

Survive a volatile tropical archipelago teeming with hostile forces and a morally bankrupt population. Navigate varied terrain, from beaches to highlands, while confronting the infamous Vaas Montenegro in a desperate fight for survival.

Far Cry 3 Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: Intel Core2 Duo, 512MB Video Memory,, 4 GB RAM. Recommended: 4 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Processor
Intel Core2 Duo E6700 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 6000+ @ 3.0Ghz or betterCPU Deals
RAM
4 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
512MB Video Memory, DirectX9c compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (NVidia GeForce 8800 or AMD Radeon HD 2900)GPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 9.0c
Storage
15 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Processor
Intel Core i3-530 @ 2.9 GHz or AMD PhenomII X4 920 @ 2.8 GHz or betterCPU Deals
RAM
4 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
1024MB Video Memory, DirectX11 compliant card with Shader Model 5.0 or higher (NVidia GeForce GTX 480 or AMD Radeon HD 5770)GPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 11
Storage
15 GB available spaceSSD Deals

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Intel Core i3-530 @ 2.9 GHz or AMD PhenomII X4 920 @ 2.8 GHz or better

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Quick Performance Tips for Far Cry 3

#1

Lower shadow quality for a significant FPS boost.

#2

Disable or reduce anti-aliasing for smoother gameplay.

#3

Reduce texture quality if you experience stuttering.

#4

Close background applications to free up system resources.

Far Cry 3 System Requirements FAQ

Can I run Far Cry 3 on a low-end PC?
If your PC meets the minimum requirements (Intel Core2 Duo E6700 or AMD Athlon64 X2 6000+, GeForce 8800/Radeon HD 2900, and 4GB RAM), you should be able to run Far Cry 3 at lower settings. Expect lower framerates and graphical fidelity.
What GPU do I need for Far Cry 3?
The minimum GPU is a DirectX9c compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher, like an NVidia GeForce 8800 or AMD Radeon HD 2900. For better performance, an NVidia GeForce GTX 480 or AMD Radeon HD 5770 (or better) is recommended.
How much RAM does Far Cry 3 need?
Far Cry 3 requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM. Having more RAM than the minimum can improve performance and reduce stuttering.
Will Far Cry 3 run on integrated graphics?
Running Far Cry 3 on integrated graphics is not recommended. While it *might* launch, performance will likely be very poor, even at the lowest settings. A dedicated graphics card is highly recommended.
What is the best graphics settings for Far Cry 3?
The 'best' settings depend on your hardware. Start with medium settings and adjust from there. Pay attention to shadows, textures, and anti-aliasing, as these have the biggest impact on performance. Lowering these can significantly improve framerate.
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Far Cry 3 Game Info

Developer

Ubisoft Montreal

Publisher

Ubisoft Entertainment

Release Date

November 28, 2012

Platforms

PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360

Genres

ShooterAdventure

Game Modes

  • Single player
  • Multiplayer
  • Co-operative
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