Resident Evil 4 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Resident Evil 4
Developer:
Capcom Production Studio 4
Publisher:
CAPCOM
Release date:
15 May 2007 (17 years ago)
User score:
4.0 / 5 (379 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.1 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Resident Evil 4 system requirements for PC

To run Resident Evil 4, you'll need at least 256 MB of RAM and 7.0 GB of free disk space. As for your CPU, an Pentium 4405Y is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Pentium 4405U or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
128MB VRAM card with DirectX(R) 9.0c /Shader 2.0 (see supported list*)
Pass CPU:
Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 Processor 1.4GHz
Pass RAM:
256MB
File size:
7.0GB of free space required
Operating system:
Microsoft(R)Windows(R)2000/XP
DirectX:
DirectX(R) 9.0c or higher (included on disc)

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
256MB VRAM card with DirectX(R) 9.0c or higher /Shader 2.0 or higher (see supported list*)
Pass CPU:
Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 Processor 2GHz or higher
Pass RAM:
512MB
File size:
7.0GB of free space required
Operating system:
Microsoft(R)Windows(R)2000/XP
DirectX:
DirectX(R) 9.0c or higher (included on disc)

Resident Evil 4 performance on your PC

Resident Evil 4 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
1366×768
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 Resident Evil 4 at recommended settings according to Capcom Production Studio 4.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Resident Evil 4 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
120−130
medium settings / 1080p
120−130
high settings / 1080p
120−130
ultra settings / 1080p
120−130
4K / 2160p
120−130

Resident Evil 4 performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Pentium 4405U

Core i5-12400 is 9.2x faster than Pentium 4405U. Your CPU can run Resident Evil 4 at recommended settings according to Capcom Production Studio 4.

FAQ

When was Resident Evil 4 released?
Resident Evil 4 was released on 15 May 2007.
How much RAM do I need for Resident Evil 4?
You need a minimum of 256 MB RAM for Resident Evil 4. Yet, 512 MB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Resident Evil 4?
Resident Evil 4 occupies about 7.0 GB of disk space.
Is Resident Evil 4 a demanding game?
Resident Evil 4 is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.1 out of 10.

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4.0 379 votes

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