Alan Wake System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Alan Wake
Developer:
Remedy Entertainment
Publisher:
Remedy Entertainment
Release date:
16 February 2012 (12 years ago)
User score:
4.5 / 5 (60 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.2 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Alan Wake system requirements for PC

To run Alan Wake, you'll need at least 2 GB of RAM and 8 GB of free disk space. As for your CPU, an Athlon 64 X2 5000+ is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an A6-5400K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
DirectX 10 compatible with 512MB RAM
Pass CPU:
Dual Core 2GHz Intel or 2.8GHz AMD
Pass RAM:
2 GB RAM
File size:
8 GB HD space
Operating system:
Windows XP SP2
DirectX:
9.0c

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
DirectX 10 compatible or later with 1GB RAM
Pass CPU:
Quad Core 2.66GHz Intel or 3.2GHz AMD
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
8 GB HD space
Operating system:
Windows 7
DirectX:
10

Alan Wake performance on your PC

Alan Wake performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
minimum
Any
recommended
Any
30 fps @ low
1024×768
60 fps @ medium
1366×768
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

Your graphics card can run Alan Wake at recommended settings according to Remedy Entertainment.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Alan Wake FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 768p
130−140
medium settings / 768p
110−120
ultra settings / 1080p
85−90

Alan Wake performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
A6-5400K

Core i5-12400 is 15.2x faster than A6-5400K. Your CPU can run Alan Wake at recommended settings according to Remedy Entertainment.

FAQ

When was Alan Wake released?
Alan Wake was released on 16 February 2012.
How much RAM do I need for Alan Wake?
You need a minimum of 2 GB RAM for Alan Wake. Yet, 4 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Alan Wake?
Alan Wake occupies about 8 GB of disk space.
Is Alan Wake a demanding game?
Alan Wake is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.2 out of 10.

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4.5 60 votes

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