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

Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Developer:
Monolith Productions
Publisher:
Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment
Release date:
10 October 2017 (7 years ago)
User score:
4.5 / 5 (141 vote)
Hardware demand level:
3.3 / 10 - moderately demanding
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Official Middle-earth: Shadow of War system requirements for PC

To run Middle-earth: Shadow of War, you'll need at least 6 GB of RAM and 70 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 660, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon RX 480. As for your CPU, an FX-4350 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an FX-8350 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
AMD HD 7870, 2GB / NVIDIA GTX 660, 2GB
Pass CPU:
AMD FX-4350, 4.2 GHz / Intel Core i5-2300, 2.80 GHz
Pass RAM:
6 GB RAM
File size:
70 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7 SP1 with Platform Update
DirectX:
Version 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
AMD RX 480, 4GB or RX 580, 4GB / NVIDIA GTX 970, 4GB or GTX 1060, 6GB
Pass CPU:
AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz / Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz
Pass RAM:
12 GB RAM
File size:
70 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 Creators Update
DirectX:
Version 11

Middle-earth: Shadow of War performance on your PC

Middle-earth: Shadow of War performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon RX 480
30 fps @ low
1280×720
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 2.0x faster than Radeon RX 480. Your graphics card can run Middle-earth: Shadow of War at recommended settings according to Monolith Productions.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Middle-earth: Shadow of War 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
350−400
medium settings / 1080p
350−400
high settings / 1080p
300−350
ultra settings / 1080p
200−210
4K / 2160p
200−210

Middle-earth: Shadow of War performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
minimum
FX-4350
recommended
FX-8350

Core i5-12400 is 3.3x faster than FX-8350. Your CPU can run Middle-earth: Shadow of War at recommended settings according to Monolith Productions.

FAQ

When was Middle-earth: Shadow of War released?
Middle-earth: Shadow of War was released on 10 October 2017.
How much RAM do I need for Middle-earth: Shadow of War?
You need a minimum of 6 GB RAM for Middle-earth: Shadow of War. Yet, 12 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Middle-earth: Shadow of War?
Middle-earth: Shadow of War occupies about 70 GB of disk space.
Is Middle-earth: Shadow of War a demanding game?
Middle-earth: Shadow of War is a moderately demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 3.3 out of 10.

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