SOMA System Requirements: Can You Run It?

SOMA
Developer:
Frictional Games
Publisher:
Frictional Games
Release date:
22 September 2015 (9 years ago)
User score:
4.3 / 5 (55 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.8 / 10 - not demanding
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Official SOMA system requirements for PC

To run SOMA, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 25 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GT 240, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon HD 5970. As for your CPU, an Core i3-2100T is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Athlon 64 FX-55 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 / AMD Radeon HD 5570
Pass CPU:
Core i3 / AMD A6 2.4Ghz
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
25 GB available space
Operating system:
64-bit Windows 7
DirectX:
no data

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 / AMD Radeon HD 5970
Pass CPU:
Core i5 / AMD FX 2.4Ghz
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
25 GB available space
Operating system:
64-bit Windows 7
DirectX:
no data

SOMA performance on your PC

SOMA performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon HD 5970

GeForce RTX 3060 is 7.6x faster than Radeon HD 5970. Your graphics card can run SOMA at recommended settings according to Frictional Games.

SOMA performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Athlon 64 FX-55

Core i5-12400 is 48.0x faster than Athlon 64 FX-55. Your CPU can run SOMA at recommended settings according to Frictional Games.

FAQ

When was SOMA released?
SOMA was released on 22 September 2015.
How much RAM do I need for SOMA?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for SOMA. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is SOMA?
SOMA occupies about 25 GB of disk space.
Is SOMA a demanding game?
SOMA is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.8 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.3 55 votes

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