Pick a game, then choose your processor, graphics card and memory. The checker compares each part with the publisher’s minimum and recommended specs and tells you whether your PC can run the game, which settings to expect at 1080p, and which part to upgrade first.

Can my PC run it?

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Verdicts compare relative performance tiers, not exact benchmarks. "Recommended" is the publisher's own target (usually 1080p High at 30-60 fps). Laptop GPUs vary a lot with power limit, so treat laptop results as a best case.

How the checker works

Publishers list requirements as specific parts, such as “GTX 1060 6GB / RX 580” or “Core i5-8400 / Ryzen 5 2600”. Your PC probably has different parts, so a direct name match tells you very little. Instead, every CPU and GPU in the tool has a relative performance score taken from published benchmark hierarchies. Graphics cards are scored against an RTX 3060 and processors against a Ryzen 7 9800X3D. When a game lists more than one part for a tier, such as an NVIDIA card or an AMD card, owning either one counts.

Each of your parts then gets one of four verdicts: below minimum, meets minimum, meets recommended or exceeds. Exceeds means roughly 25-35% or more above the recommended part, or double the recommended RAM. Your weakest part sets the overall verdict. The settings estimate is driven mostly by the graphics card, because it decides what you can turn up at 1080p, with the CPU and RAM acting as limits. The requirements come from official Steam and publisher listings, checked in October 2026, not from third-party guesses.

Caveats: read these before you buy anything

  • Tiers are estimates. Two parts with similar scores can trade places from game to game. A result close to a boundary means “roughly at that level”, not a guarantee.
  • Laptop GPUs vary with power limit. An RTX 4070 Laptop in a thin 60 W machine can be 25-30% slower than the same chip at 140 W. The tool assumes a mid-to-high power model, so treat laptop results as a best case.
  • VRAM matters. An 8 GB card can have plenty of raw speed and still stutter in newer games with high-resolution textures. If your card has less VRAM than the recommended one, the tool warns you. Drop texture quality first.
  • Publisher targets differ. Some studios define “recommended” as 1080p High at 60 fps. Others mean 30 fps, or assume upscaling (DLSS, FSR or XeSS) is on. The full guides linked below explain each game’s targets.
  • Storage and OS still count. Many new games need an SSD, and some need Windows 11, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot for their anti-cheat. Check those rows even if your verdict is green.

How to find your PC specs on Windows

  1. CPU and RAM: press Win + Pause, or open Settings, then System, then About. “Processor” shows your CPU and “Installed RAM” shows your memory.
  2. Graphics card: press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager, go to Performance and click GPU. The name is in the top right, and “Dedicated GPU memory” is your VRAM. Laptops often show two GPUs; pick the NVIDIA or AMD one, not the integrated one.
  3. Everything at once: press Win + R, type dxdiag and press Enter. The System tab lists the CPU and memory, and the Display tab lists the GPU.

If your exact part is not in the list, pick the closest one from the same generation and tier. For example, choose the RTX 4060 for an RTX 4060 with a factory overclock, or the Ryzen 5 5600 for a 5500 that is close to it.

FAQ

Is “meets minimum” good enough?

It means the game should launch and be playable at low settings, usually targeting 30 fps at 1080p, often with upscaling. For smooth 60 fps play, aim for the recommended tier.

Why does my strong GPU still get a low verdict?

The overall verdict follows your weakest part. An old quad-core CPU or 8 GB of RAM can hold back a fast graphics card, especially in open-world and multiplayer games. The “weakest part” line tells you which one is limiting you.

Does the tool account for DLSS, FSR and frame generation?

Only indirectly. Several publishers already assume upscaling in their official specs. Turning DLSS or FSR to Quality or Balanced can usually lift your result by about one settings tier. Frame generation feels best when you already have around 60 fps before it is turned on.

Should I upgrade the CPU or the GPU first?

Upgrade whichever part the checker marks as weakest. In most games at 1080p and above, that is the graphics card. A CPU upgrade can also mean a new motherboard and RAM, so check your socket before you buy.

How often is the game list updated?

We add major releases and update entries when publishers revise their specs, which often happens after big patches or engine upgrades. If a game you care about is missing, its full guide below may already cover it.

Full requirements guides for popular games