Fallout 4 System Requirements: Can I Run It?

Last updated: October 12, 2026

Fallout 4 is a RPG game from 2015. To run it, you need at least a GTX 550 Ti or HD 7870 and 8 GB of RAM. For smooth play at about 60 FPS on high settings, the recommended graphics card is a GTX 780 or R9 290X with 8 GB of RAM. Its demands are about average: it needs more graphics power than 57% of the 1,000 PC games in our checker.

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    Fallout 4 system requirements at a glance

    • Minimum: CPU Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz/AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz or equivalent; GPU NVIDIA GTX 550 Ti 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or equivalent; 8 GB RAM
    • Recommended: CPU Intel Core i7 4790 3.6 GHz/AMD FX-9590 4.7 GHz or equivalent; GPU NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB/AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB or equivalent; 8 GB RAM
    • Storage: 30 GB available space
    • Example: an RTX 4060 with a Ryzen 5 7600 runs it at about 120 FPS on Ultra at 1080p (estimate).

    Fallout 4 system requirements

    These are the official Fallout 4 PC requirements from its Steam store page: the minimum specs and the recommended specs. The minimum specs are usually enough for about 30 FPS on low settings at 1080p. The recommended specs aim for about 60 FPS on high settings.

    MinimumRecommended
    Operating systemWindows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required)Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required)
    ProcessorIntel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz/AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz or equivalentIntel Core i7 4790 3.6 GHz/AMD FX-9590 4.7 GHz or equivalent
    Memory8 GB RAM8 GB RAM
    Graphics cardNVIDIA GTX 550 Ti 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or equivalentNVIDIA GTX 780 3GB/AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB or equivalent
    Storage30 GB available space30 GB available space
    Source: official Fallout 4 page on Steam, checked October 12, 2026.

    Fallout 4 FPS by graphics card

    How many frames per second can you expect? The table shows our estimate for popular graphics cards on the High preset. “Below minimum” means the card is slower than the minimum requirement.

    Graphics card1080p High1440p High4K High
    GTX 1650 (4GB)604020
    GTX 1060 (6GB)704525
    RX 580 (8GB)755030
    RTX 2060 (6GB)1057540
    RTX 3060 (12GB)1258550
    RX 6600 (8GB)1309050
    RTX 4060 (8GB)15010560
    RX 7600 (8GB)14510055
    RTX 4060 Ti (8GB)17011565
    RTX 5060 (8GB)16511065
    RTX 4070 (12GB)19513575
    RX 7800 XT (16GB)200+14080
    RTX 5070 (12GB)200+15080
    Estimated average FPS on the High preset with a Ryzen 5 7600 and 16 GB RAM. Real results depend on drivers, game updates and upscaling.

    Can these graphics cards run Fallout 4?

    Here is a quick answer for common desktop graphics cards, paired with a modern 6-core processor and 16 GB of RAM.

    Graphics cardCan it run the game?Expected result
    GTX 1050 Ti (4GB)Yes, playableabout 75 FPS on Low at 1080p
    GTX 1650 (4GB)Yes, runs wellabout 75 FPS on Medium at 1080p
    GTX 1060 (6GB)Yes, runs wellabout 70 FPS on High at 1080p
    GTX 1660 Super (6GB)Yes, runs wellabout 70 FPS on Ultra at 1080p
    RX 580 (8GB)Yes, runs wellabout 75 FPS on High at 1080p
    RTX 2060 (6GB)Yes, runs wellabout 85 FPS on Ultra at 1080p
    RTX 3050 (8GB)Yes, runs wellabout 75 FPS on Ultra at 1080p
    RTX 3060 (12GB)Yes, runs wellabout 100 FPS on Ultra at 1080p
    RX 6600 (8GB)Yes, runs wellabout 105 FPS on Ultra at 1080p
    RTX 3060 Ti (8GB)Yes, runs wellabout 125 FPS on Ultra at 1080p
    RTX 4060 (8GB)Yes, runs wellabout 120 FPS on Ultra at 1080p
    RX 7600 (8GB)Yes, runs wellabout 120 FPS on Ultra at 1080p
    Arc B580 (12GB)Yes, runs wellabout 125 FPS on Ultra at 1080p
    RTX 5060 (8GB)Yes, runs wellabout 130 FPS on Ultra at 1080p
    RX 9060 XT (16GB)Yes, runs wellabout 135 FPS on Ultra at 1080p
    RTX 4070 (12GB)Yes, runs wellabout 155 FPS on Ultra at 1080p
    RX 7800 XT (16GB)Yes, runs wellabout 165 FPS on Ultra at 1080p
    RTX 5070 (12GB)Yes, runs wellabout 170 FPS on Ultra at 1080p

    Can I run Fallout 4 on a laptop?

    Laptop graphics chips are slower than desktop cards with the same name, so check the laptop version of your chip in the checker above. Here is how common laptop graphics handle it:

    • Intel Iris Xe (integrated): No, below minimum
    • Radeon 780M (integrated): Yes, playable, about 70 FPS on Medium at 1080p
    • RTX 3050 Laptop (4GB): Yes, runs well, about 70 FPS on Ultra at 1080p
    • RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB): Yes, runs well, about 95 FPS on Ultra at 1080p
    • RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB): Yes, runs well, about 115 FPS on Ultra at 1080p

    How to get better FPS

    • Update your graphics driver before you play. New drivers often fix stutter in recent games. See how to update GPU drivers.
    • Turn on upscaling (DLSS, FSR or XeSS) if the game supports it. It gives a big FPS boost on mid-range cards.
    • Lower the shadows and volumetric effects first. They cost a lot of FPS but change the look the least.
    • Close background apps, especially with 8 GB of RAM, and keep your PC cool. Check temperatures with our CPU temperature guide.
    • If your CPU or GPU holds you back, use the bottleneck calculator to see which part to upgrade first.

    Fallout 4 FAQ

    What are the minimum requirements for Fallout 4?

    The minimum PC specs are: 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 equivalent; graphics: NVIDIA GTX 550 Ti 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or equivalent; memory: 8 GB; storage: 30 GB available space. With these parts, expect low settings at 1080p and around 30 FPS.

    What are the recommended specs for Fallout 4?

    The recommended PC specs are: processor: Intel Core i7 4790 3.6 GHz/AMD FX-9590 4.7 GHz or equivalent; graphics: NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB/AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB or equivalent; memory: 8 GB. These are meant for about 60 FPS on high settings at 1080p.

    How much RAM does Fallout 4 need?

    It needs at least 8 GB of RAM.

    How much storage does Fallout 4 need?

    It needs 30 GB available space.

    Can a GTX 1650 run Fallout 4?

    Yes. A GTX 1650 meets the recommended graphics card, so expect about 75 FPS on Medium at 1080p.

    Can I run Fallout 4 on integrated graphics?

    Yes. Modern integrated graphics such as AMD Radeon 780M meet the minimum, so it is playable on low to medium settings.

    Can I run Fallout 4 on a laptop?

    Yes, if the laptop has a dedicated graphics card. A laptop with an RTX 4050 meets the recommended specs. Keep the laptop plugged in while you play.

    Does Fallout 4 run on Windows 10?

    Yes. The minimum operating system listed on Steam is Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required).

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    Requirements from the official Steam store page of Fallout 4, checked October 12, 2026. FPS figures are estimates from our checker, not benchmarks.