Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Developer:
Monolith Productions
Publisher:
Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment
Release date:
30 September 2014 (10 years ago)
User score:
4.5 / 5 (85 votes)
Hardware demand level:
1.9 / 10 - lightly demanding

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Official Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor system requirements for PC

To run Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, you'll need at least 3 GB of RAM and 44 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 460, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 660. As for your CPU, an Core i5-750 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-3770 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 | AMD Radeon HD 5850
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5-750, 2.67 GHz | AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.4 GHz
Pass RAM:
3 GB RAM
File size:
44 GB available space
Operating system:
64-bit: Vista SP2, Win 7 SP1, Win 8.1
DirectX:
11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7950
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz | AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
57 GB available space
Operating system:
64-bit: Win 7 SP1, Win 8.1
DirectX:
11

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor performance on your PC


Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor 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
1024×768
60 fps @ medium
1280×720
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 Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor at recommended settings according to Monolith Productions.


Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor 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
190−200
medium settings / 756p
150−160
high settings / 1080p
150−160
ultra settings / 1080p
140−150

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-3770

Core i5-12400 is 3.0x faster than Core i7-3770. Your CPU can run Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor at recommended settings according to Monolith Productions.


FAQ

When was Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor released?
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor was released on 30 September 2014.
How much RAM do I need for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor?
You need a minimum of 3 GB RAM for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor?
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor occupies about 44 GB of disk space.
Is Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor a demanding game?
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is a lightly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 1.9 out of 10.

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