Shadow of the Tomb Raider System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Developer:
Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, Nixxes Software
Publisher:
Square Enix
Release date:
14 September 2018 (6 years ago)
User score:
4.3 / 5 (290 votes)
Hardware demand level:
2.7 / 10 - moderately demanding

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Official Shadow of the Tomb Raider system requirements for PC

To run Shadow of the Tomb Raider, you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 40 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon HD 7770, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon RX 480. As for your CPU, an Core i3-3220 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-4770K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia GTX 660/GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon HD 7770
Pass CPU:
i3-3220 INTEL or AMD Equivalent
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
40 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7 64 bit
DirectX:
Version 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 480, 8GB
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i7 4770K, 3.40 Ghz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 3.20 Ghz
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
40 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 64-bit
DirectX:
Version 12

Shadow of the Tomb Raider performance on your PC


Shadow of the Tomb Raider performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon RX 480
30 fps @ low
1280×720
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 2.0x faster than Radeon RX 480. Your graphics card can run Shadow of the Tomb Raider at recommended settings according to Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, Nixxes Software.


Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Shadow of the Tomb Raider FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (in real tests). Frames per second may vary based on operating system and other factors.

low settings / 720p
175
medium settings / 1080p
133
high settings / 1080p
125
ultra settings / 1080p
116
QHD / 1440p
80
4K / 2160p
43

Shadow of the Tomb Raider performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-4770K

Core i5-12400 is 2.7x faster than Core i7-4770K. Your CPU can run Shadow of the Tomb Raider at recommended settings according to Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, Nixxes Software.


FAQ

When was Shadow of the Tomb Raider released?
Shadow of the Tomb Raider was released on 14 September 2018.
How much RAM do I need for Shadow of the Tomb Raider?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Yet, 16 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Shadow of the Tomb Raider?
Shadow of the Tomb Raider occupies about 40 GB of disk space.
Is Shadow of the Tomb Raider a demanding game?
Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a moderately demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 2.7 out of 10.

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