Returnal System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Returnal
Developer:
Climax Studios, Housemarque
Publisher:
PlayStation Publishing
Release date:
15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
User score:
4.0 / 5 (28 votes)
Hardware demand level:
5.8 / 10 - significantly demanding
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Official Returnal system requirements for PC

To run Returnal, you'll need at least 16 GB of RAM and 60 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon RX 580, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce RTX 2070. As for your CPU, an Core i5-6400 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-8700 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB)
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5-6400 (4 core 2.7GHz) AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (4 core 3.5GHz)
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
60 GB available space (SSD Recommended)
Operating system:
Windows 10 64-bit (version 1903)
DirectX:
no data

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA RTX 2070 SUPER (8 GB) AMD RX 6700 XT (12 GB)
Pass CPU:
Intel i7-8700 (6 core 3.7 GHz) AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (8 core 3.7 GHz)
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
60 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 64-bit (version 1903)
DirectX:
no data

Returnal performance on your PC

Returnal performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce RTX 2070
30 fps @ low
1920×1080
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ QHD
2560×1440
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 1.1x faster than GeForce RTX 2070. Your graphics card can run Returnal at recommended settings according to Climax Studios, Housemarque.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Returnal 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 / 1080p
210−220
medium settings / 1080p
85−90
high settings / 1080p
70−75
ultra settings / 1080p
70−75
QHD / 1440p
45−50
4K / 2160p
24−27

Returnal performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-8700

Core i5-12400 is 1.5x faster than Core i7-8700. Your CPU can run Returnal at recommended settings according to Climax Studios, Housemarque.

FAQ

When was Returnal released?
Returnal was released on 15 February 2023.
How much RAM do I need for Returnal?
You need a minimum of 16 GB RAM for Returnal.
How many GB is Returnal?
Returnal occupies about 60 GB of disk space.
Is Returnal a demanding game?
Returnal is a significantly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 5.8 out of 10.

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4.0 28 votes

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