Borderlands System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Borderlands
Developer:
Gearbox Software
Publisher:
2K Games
Release date:
26 October 2009 (15 years ago)
User score:
4.7 / 5 (224 votes)
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Official Borderlands system requirements for PC

To run Borderlands, you'll need at least 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce FX 5900 Ultra. As for your CPU, an Pentium 4 2.4 GHz is the minimum.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
256mb video ram or better (GeForce 8 series or higher/Radeon R8xx series)
Pass CPU:
2.4 Ghz or equivalent processor
Pass RAM:
1GB System RAM (2GB recommended with Vista)
File size:
8 GB or more free space
Operating system:
Windows XP/Vista
DirectX:
no data

Borderlands performance on your PC

Borderlands performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 403.3x faster than GeForce FX 5900 Ultra. Your GPU can run Borderlands at minimum settings according to Gearbox Software.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Borderlands 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
140−150
medium settings / 1080p
140−150
ultra settings / 1080p
140−150

Borderlands performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400

Core i5-12400 is 152.3x faster than Pentium 4 2.4 GHz. Your CPU can run Borderlands at minimum settings according to Gearbox Software.

FAQ

When was Borderlands released?
Borderlands was released on 26 October 2009.
How much RAM do I need for Borderlands?
You need a minimum of 1 GB RAM for Borderlands.
How many GB is Borderlands?
Borderlands occupies about 8 GB of disk space.

Community ratings

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4.7 224 votes

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