Max Payne System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Max Payne
Developer:
Remedy Entertainment
Publisher:
Rockstar Games
Release date:
23 July 2001 (23 years ago)
User score:
4.6 / 5 (65 votes)
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Official Max Payne system requirements for PC

To run Max Payne, you'll need at least 96 MB of RAM. As for your CPU, an Pentium 4 1.80 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Pentium 4 1.80 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
16 MB Direct3D Compatible Graphics Card
Pass CPU:
450 MHz AMD / Intel Processor (or compatible)
Pass RAM:
96 MB RAM
File size:
no data
Operating system:
Windows 95 (OSR2 or later), Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000
DirectX:
DirectX 8.0 or newer

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
32 MB Direct3D Compatible Graphics Card
Pass CPU:
700 MHz AMD / Intel Processor (or compatible)
Pass RAM:
128 MB RAM
File size:
no data
Operating system:
Windows 95 (OSR2 or later), Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000
DirectX:
DirectX 8.0 or newer

Max Payne performance on your PC

Max Payne performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
minimum
Any
recommended
Any

Your graphics card can run Max Payne at recommended settings according to Remedy Entertainment.

Max Payne performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Pentium 4 1.80

Core i5-12400 is 174.0x faster than Pentium 4 1.80. Your CPU can run Max Payne at recommended settings according to Remedy Entertainment.

FAQ

When was Max Payne released?
Max Payne was released on 23 July 2001.
How much RAM do I need for Max Payne?
You need a minimum of 96 MB RAM for Max Payne. Yet, 128 MB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.

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