Prey System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Prey
Developer:
Human Head Studios
Publisher:
2K Games
Release date:
11 July 2006 (18 years ago)
User score:
3.2 / 5 (5 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.1 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Prey system requirements for PC

To run Prey, you'll need at least 512 MB of RAM and 2.2 GB of free disk space. As for your CPU, an Pentium 4405U is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Pentium 4 660 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
100% DirectX 9.0c compatible 64MB video card with latest manufacturer drivers
Pass CPU:
Intel Pentium 4 2.0Ghz / AMD Athlon XP 2000+
Pass RAM:
512MB
File size:
2.2GB of uncompressed free hard drive space
Operating system:
Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP with latest service pack installed
DirectX:
DirectX 9.0c

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
ATI Radeon X800 series or higher video card with latest manufacturer drivers
Pass CPU:
Intel Pentium 4 2.5Ghz / AMD Athlon XP 2500+ processor
Pass RAM:
1GB
File size:
2.2GB of uncompressed free hard drive space
Operating system:
Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP with latest service pack installed
DirectX:
DirectX 9.0c

Prey performance on your PC

Prey performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
minimum
Any
recommended
Any
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

Your graphics card can run Prey at recommended settings according to Human Head Studios.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Prey 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
400−450
medium settings / 1080p
170−180
high settings / 1080p
160−170
ultra settings / 1080p
130−140
4K / 2160p
55−60

Prey performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400

Core i5-12400 is 9.2x faster than Pentium 4405U. Your CPU can run Prey at minimum settings according to Human Head Studios.

FAQ

When was Prey released?
Prey was released on 11 July 2006.
How much RAM do I need for Prey?
You need a minimum of 512 MB RAM for Prey. Yet, 1 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Prey?
Prey occupies about 2.2 GB of disk space.
Is Prey a demanding game?
Prey is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.1 out of 10.

Community ratings

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3.2 5 votes

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