Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- AMDR9 270X
- CPU
- Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz / i5-2300 2.8 GHz
- RAM
- 8 GB
- VRAM
- 2 GB
Fallout 4 System Requirements
- 30 GB
- Steam Deck: Verified
- No Mac version
- Out 11/9/2015
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
- NVIDIAGTX 780AMDR9 290X
- CPU
- AMDFX-8350IntelCore i7-4790K
- RAM
- 8 GB
- VRAM
- 3 GB
Fallout 4 is a light workload; most modern cards handle it comfortably. If performance drops, lower shadows and view distance first, then texture quality if VRAM is under pressure.
How strong a graphics card do you need?
RTX 3060
- Minimum30 FPS · 1080pR9 270XBelow an RTX 3060
- Recommended60 FPS · 1080pGTX 780Below an RTX 3060
- 1440p 60 FPSRTX 3050 6GBBelow an RTX 3060
- 4K 60 FPSRTX 3050 6GBBelow an RTX 3060
- 1080p 120 FPSRTX 3050 6GBBelow an RTX 3060
- 1440p 120 FPSRTX 3060 8GBBelow 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
NVIDIAGTX 780AMDR9 290XCPU
AMDFX-8350IntelCore i7-4790K
RAM
8 GB
VRAM
3 GB
Settings
High
Lower shadows to Medium if frame rate dips below 60 FPS on High preset.
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 | AMDR9 270X | NVIDIAGTX 780AMDR9 290X | NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 6500 XTIntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 5600 XTIntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 6500 XTIntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 3060 8GBAMDRX 6650 XTIntelArc A580 |
| CPU | Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz / i5-2300 2.8 GHz | AMDFX-8350IntelCore i7-4790K | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 3 GB | 6 GB | 6 GB | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
Storage: 30 GB available space
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 3050 6GBAMDRX 7600
For 60 FPS · 1440p
NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 7600
Laptops that run Fallout 4
- 30 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500MIntelIntel Arc Graphics (Core Ultra)or better
- 60 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500Mor better
- 60 FPS · 1440pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
- 120 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
Fallout 4 on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Verified
Valve tested it: plays well on Steam Deck, with working controls and readable text.
Fallout 4 on consoles
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X
Xbox Series S
Platforms from IGDB. We hold no measured resolution or frame rate for consoles, so we do not guess them.
Can you play Fallout 4 on Mac?
No. On Steam, Fallout 4 is Windows only.
FAQ
How many GB is Fallout 4?
The PC version needs about 30 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for Fallout 4?
GTX 550 Ti 2GB / HD 7870 2GB, Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz / i5-2300 2.8 GHz, 8 GB RAM. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run Fallout 4?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches 60 FPS at 1080p, but not 60 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 3060 run Fallout 4?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 4060 run Fallout 4?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
What laptop can run Fallout 4?
For the minimum you need a laptop with Intel Arc Graphics (Core Ultra), RTX 3050 Laptop, RX 6500M or better. For 60 FPS at 1080p: RTX 3050 Laptop, RX 6500M.
Can you play Fallout 4 on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates it Verified: it plays well on Steam Deck.
Is Fallout 4 on Mac?
No. On Steam, Fallout 4 is Windows only.
Buy Fallout 4
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required)