Risen System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Risen
Developer:
Piranha Bytes
Publisher:
Deep Silver
Release date:
2 October 2009 (15 years ago)
User score:
4.4 / 5 (38 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.2 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Risen system requirements for PC

To run Risen, you'll need at least 1 GB of RAM and 2.5 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce 7950 GX2, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce 8800 GT. As for your CPU, an Celeron E3300 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Pentium D 960 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Direct X 9.1; Pixel Shader 3.0; 256 MB (GeForce 7900 - ATI 1800)
Pass CPU:
2.0 GHz
Pass RAM:
1 GB
File size:
~2.5 GB
Operating system:
Win XP
DirectX:
Direct X 9.0c

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Direct X 9.1; Pixel Shader 3.0; 512 MB (GeForce 8800 - ATI Radeon HD 2900)
Pass CPU:
3.0 GHz Dual Core
Pass RAM:
2 GB
File size:
~2.5 GB
Operating system:
Win XP or Vista
DirectX:
Direct X 9.0c

Risen performance on your PC

Risen performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce 8800 GT
30 fps @ low
800×600
60 fps @ medium
1024×768
60 fps @ high
1366×768
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 36.3x faster than GeForce 8800 GT. Your graphics card can run Risen at recommended settings according to Piranha Bytes.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Risen 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 / 600p
180−190
medium settings / 768p
160−170
high settings / 768p
140−150
ultra settings / 1080p
100−110

Risen performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Pentium D 960

Core i5-12400 is 23.9x faster than Pentium D 960. Your CPU can run Risen at recommended settings according to Piranha Bytes.

FAQ

When was Risen released?
Risen was released on 2 October 2009.
How much RAM do I need for Risen?
You need a minimum of 1 GB RAM for Risen. Yet, 2 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Risen?
Risen occupies about 2.5 GB of disk space.
Is Risen a demanding game?
Risen is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.2 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.4 38 votes

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