Outlast System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Outlast
Developer:
Red Barrels
Publisher:
Red Barrels
Release date:
4 September 2013 (11 years ago)
User score:
4.0 / 5 (287 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.7 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Outlast system requirements for PC

To run Outlast, you'll need at least 2 GB of RAM and 5 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce 9800 GTX+, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 460. As for your CPU, an Pentium D 915 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an A6-5400K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX / ATI Radeon HD 3xxx series
Pass CPU:
2.2 GHz Dual Core CPU
Pass RAM:
2 GB RAM
File size:
5 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 - 64 bits *
DirectX:
Version 9.0c

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
1GB NVIDIA GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 6850 or better
Pass CPU:
2.8 GHz Quad Core CPU
Pass RAM:
3 GB RAM
File size:
5 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows Vista / 7 / 8 - 64 bits
DirectX:
Version 9.0c

Outlast performance on your PC

Outlast performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 460
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 7.6x faster than GeForce GTX 460. Your graphics card can run Outlast at recommended settings according to Red Barrels.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Outlast 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
130−140
medium settings / 1080p
110−120
high settings / 1080p
85−90
ultra settings / 1080p
65−70

Outlast performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
A6-5400K

Core i5-12400 is 15.2x faster than A6-5400K. Your CPU can run Outlast at recommended settings according to Red Barrels.

FAQ

When was Outlast released?
Outlast was released on 4 September 2013.
How much RAM do I need for Outlast?
You need a minimum of 2 GB RAM for Outlast. Yet, 3 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Outlast?
Outlast occupies about 5 GB of disk space.
Is Outlast a demanding game?
Outlast is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.7 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.0 287 votes

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