Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIAGTX 1660
- CPU
- AMDRyzen 5 3600
- RAM
- 16 GB
- VRAM
- 2 GB
Escape from Tarkov System Requirements
- 80 GB
- Windows 10
- Steam Deck: Unsupported
- No Mac version
- Out 7/27/2017
Minimum and recommended from Steam; the 1440p, 4K and 120 FPS targets are VietRPG estimates. Updated 11/14/2026.
Recommended specs
60 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIARTX 4070
- CPU
- IntelCore i7-14700K
- RAM
- 64 GB
- VRAM
- 8 GB
Escape from Tarkov is a very demanding game, requiring well above a desktop RTX 3060 for recommended settings. Lower shadows and texture quality first when performance falls short.
How strong a graphics card do you need?
RTX 3060
- Minimum30 FPS · 1080pGTX 1660Below an RTX 3060
- Recommended60 FPS · 1080pRTX 40701.6× an RTX 3060
- 1440p 60 FPSRTX 40802.5× an RTX 3060
- 4K 60 FPSRTX 40903.2× an RTX 3060
- 1080p 120 FPSRTX 40802.5× an RTX 3060
- 1440p 120 FPSRTX 50904.2× an RTX 3060
The longer the bar, the stronger the card it needs. The dashed line is an RTX 3060, a popular mid-range card.
Choose your frame rate and resolution
60 FPS · 1080p
OfficialGraphics card
NVIDIARTX 4070CPU
IntelCore i7-14700K
RAM
64 GB
VRAM
8 GB
Settings
High
If frame rate dips at High preset, reduce shadows or effects to Medium first.
Full table (6 targets)
| Minimum30 FPS · 1080pOfficial | Recommended60 FPS · 1080pOfficial | 1440p 60 FPS60 FPS · 1440pEstimate | 4K 60 FPS60 FPS · 4KEstimate | 1080p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1080pEstimate | 1440p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1440pEstimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics | NVIDIAGTX 1660 | NVIDIARTX 4070 | NVIDIARTX 4080AMDRX 7900 XTX | NVIDIARTX 4090 | NVIDIARTX 4080AMDRX 7900 XTX | NVIDIARTX 5090 |
| CPU | AMDRyzen 5 3600 | IntelCore i7-14700K | AMDRyzen 9 7950XIntelCore i7-14700K | AMDRyzen 9 7950XIntelCore i7-14700K | — | — |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 24 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
| Upscaling | — | — | DLSS Quality | DLSS Quality | — | DLSS Quality |
Storage: 80 GB available space · DirectX: Version 11
Trailer and screenshots
Can popular cards run it?
| Card | 30 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1440p | 120 FPS1080p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIAGTX 1650 | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIAGTX 1660 Super | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIARTX 3060 | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| AMDRX 6600 | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIARTX 3050 Laptop | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 Laptop | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
✓ runs it≈ almost: lower a setting or two✗ falls short
Which card should you buy?
For 60 FPS · 1080p
NVIDIARTX 4070AMDRX 7800 XT
For 60 FPS · 1440p
NVIDIARTX 4080 Super
Laptops that run Escape from Tarkov
- 30 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 4050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
- 60 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 4080 Laptopor better
- 60 FPS · 1440pNo laptop reaches this yet.
- 120 FPS · 1080pNo laptop reaches this yet.
Escape from Tarkov on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Unsupported
Valve tested it: the game does not run on Steam Deck.
Can you play Escape from Tarkov on Mac?
No. On Steam, Escape from Tarkov is Windows only.
FAQ
How many GB is Escape from Tarkov?
The PC version needs about 80 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for Escape from Tarkov?
GTX 1660, Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB RAM, Windows 10. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run Escape from Tarkov?
No. The GTX 1650 is below Escape from Tarkov's minimum.
Can a RTX 3060 run Escape from Tarkov?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches the minimum (30 FPS at 1080p), but not 60 FPS at 1080p.
Can a RTX 4060 run Escape from Tarkov?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches the minimum (30 FPS at 1080p), but not 60 FPS at 1080p.
What laptop can run Escape from Tarkov?
For the minimum you need a laptop with RTX 4050 Laptop, RX 7600S or better. For 60 FPS at 1080p: RTX 4080 Laptop.
Can you play Escape from Tarkov on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
Is Escape from Tarkov on Mac?
No. On Steam, Escape from Tarkov is Windows only.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system