Alien: Isolation System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Alien: Isolation
Developer:
Creative Assembly
Publisher:
SEGA
Release date:
7 October 2014 (10 years ago)
User score:
4.5 / 5 (122 votes)
Hardware demand level:
1.1 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Alien: Isolation system requirements for PC

To run Alien: Isolation, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 35 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GT 430, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 660. As for your CPU, an Core 2 Duo E8500 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core 2 Quad Q9650 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
1GB (AMD Radeon HD 5550 or Nvidia GeForce GT 430)
Pass CPU:
3.16Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo E8500
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
35 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7 (32bit)
DirectX:
Version 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
2GB (AMD GPU: AMD Radeon R9 200 Series or Nvidia GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX660)
Pass CPU:
AMD: Phenom II X4 955 - 4 Core, 3.2 GHz or Intel: Core 2 Quad Q9650 - 4 Core, 3.0 GHz
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
35 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7 (64bit)
DirectX:
Version 11

Alien: Isolation performance on your PC

Alien: Isolation performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 660
30 fps @ low
1280×720
60 fps @ medium
1366×768
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 4.3x faster than GeForce GTX 660. Your graphics card can run Alien: Isolation at recommended settings according to Creative Assembly.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Alien: Isolation 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 / 720p
210−220
medium settings / 768p
210−220
high settings / 1080p
180−190
ultra settings / 1080p
160−170

Alien: Isolation performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400

Core i5-12400 is 7.8x faster than Core 2 Quad Q9650. Your CPU can run Alien: Isolation at recommended settings according to Creative Assembly.

FAQ

When was Alien: Isolation released?
Alien: Isolation was released on 7 October 2014.
How much RAM do I need for Alien: Isolation?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for Alien: Isolation. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Alien: Isolation?
Alien: Isolation occupies about 35 GB of disk space.
Is Alien: Isolation a demanding game?
Alien: Isolation is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 1.1 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.5 122 votes

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