STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl System Requirements: Can You Run It?

STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl
Developer:
GSC Game World
Publisher:
GSC Game World
Release date:
20 March 2007 (17 years ago)
User score:
4.7 / 5 (1217 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.1 / 10 - not demanding

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Official STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl system requirements for PC

To run STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl, you'll need at least 512 MB of RAM and 10 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon 9600 TX, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce 7950 GX2. As for your CPU, an Pentium 4 2.4 GHz is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core 2 Duo E6400 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
128 MB DirectX® 9c compatible card/ nVIDIA® GeForce™ 5700/ATI Radeon® 9600
Pass CPU:
Intel Pentium 4 2.0 Ghz / AMD XP 2200+
Pass RAM:
512 MB RAM
File size:
10 GB available hard drive space
Operating system:
Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 2)/Microsoft® Windows® 2000 SP4
DirectX:
DirectX® 9.0c

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
256 MB DirectX® 9c compatible card/ nVIDIA® GeForce™ 7900/ ATI Radeon® X1950
Pass CPU:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6400/AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+
Pass RAM:
1.5 GB RAM
File size:
10 GB available hard drive space
Operating system:
Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 2)/Microsoft® Windows® 2000 SP4
DirectX:
DirectX® 9.0c

STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl performance on your PC


STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce 7950 GX2

GeForce RTX 3060 is 85.3x faster than GeForce 7950 GX2. Your GPU can run STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl at recommended settings.



STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core 2 Duo E6400

Core i5-12400 is 24.9x faster than Core 2 Duo E6400. Your CPU can run STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl at recommended settings.


FAQ

When was STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl released?
STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl was released on 20 March 2007.
How much RAM do I need for STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl?
You need a minimum of 512 MB RAM for STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl. Yet, 1.5 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl?
STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl occupies about 10 GB of disk space.
Is STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl a demanding game?
STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.1 out of 10.

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