BioShock Infinite System Requirements: Can You Run It?

BioShock Infinite
Developer:
Irrational Games
Publisher:
2K Games
Release date:
26 March 2013 (11 years ago)
User score:
4.5 / 5 (287 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.8 / 10 - not demanding
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Official BioShock Infinite system requirements for PC

To run BioShock Infinite, you'll need at least 2 GB of RAM and 20 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce 8800 GT, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 560. As for your CPU, an Core 2 Duo E4600 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Sempron 3850 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
512 MB, DirectX10 Compatible ATI Radeon HD 3870 / NVIDIA 8800 GT / Intel HD 3000 Integrated Graphics
Pass CPU:
Intel Core 2 DUO 2.4 GHz / AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz
Pass RAM:
2 GB
File size:
20 GB free
Operating system:
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 32-bit
DirectX:
DirectX10

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
1024 MB, DirectX11 Compatible, AMD Radeon HD 6950 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560
Pass CPU:
Quad Core Processor
Pass RAM:
4 GB
File size:
30 GB free
Operating system:
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 64-bit
DirectX:
DirectX11

BioShock Infinite performance on your PC

BioShock Infinite performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 560
30 fps @ low
1280×720
60 fps @ medium
1366×768
60 fps @ high
1366×768
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 6.2x faster than GeForce GTX 560. Your graphics card can run BioShock Infinite at recommended settings according to Irrational Games.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

BioShock Infinite 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
300−350
medium settings / 768p
290−300
high settings / 768p
270−280
ultra settings / 1080p
170−180

BioShock Infinite performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Sempron 3850

Core i5-12400 is 16.9x faster than Sempron 3850. Your CPU can run BioShock Infinite at recommended settings according to Irrational Games.

FAQ

When was BioShock Infinite released?
BioShock Infinite was released on 26 March 2013.
How much RAM do I need for BioShock Infinite?
You need a minimum of 2 GB RAM for BioShock Infinite. Yet, 4 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is BioShock Infinite?
BioShock Infinite occupies about 20 GB of disk space.
Is BioShock Infinite a demanding game?
BioShock Infinite is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.8 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.5 287 votes

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