Fallout 76 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Fallout 76
Developer:
Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher:
Bethesda Softworks
Release date:
14 November 2018 (6 years ago)
User score:
3.9 / 5 (385 votes)
Hardware demand level:
4.1 / 10 - fairly demanding
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Official Fallout 76 system requirements for PC

To run Fallout 76, you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 80 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon R9 285, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon R9 290X. As for your CPU, an Core i5-6600K is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-4790 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB / AMD Radeon R9 285 2GB or equivalent
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5-6600k 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz or equivalent
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
80 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
DirectX:
no data

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia GTX 970 4GB / AMD R9 290X 4GB
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 GHz
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
80 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
DirectX:
no data

Fallout 76 performance on your PC

Fallout 76 performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon R9 290X
30 fps @ low
1280×720
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ QHD
2560×1440
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 2.3x faster than Radeon R9 290X. Your graphics card can run Fallout 76 at recommended settings according to Bethesda Game Studios.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Fallout 76 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
150−160
medium settings / 1080p
150−160
high settings / 1080p
140−150
ultra settings / 1080p
130−140
QHD / 1440p
85−90
4K / 2160p
45−50

Fallout 76 performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-4790

Core i5-12400 is 2.7x faster than Core i7-4790. Your CPU can run Fallout 76 at recommended settings according to Bethesda Game Studios.

FAQ

When was Fallout 76 released?
Fallout 76 was released on 14 November 2018.
How much RAM do I need for Fallout 76?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for Fallout 76.
How many GB is Fallout 76?
Fallout 76 occupies about 80 GB of disk space.
Is Fallout 76 a demanding game?
Fallout 76 is a fairly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 4.1 out of 10.

Community ratings

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