Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIAGTX 760AMDR9 280X
- CPU
- AMDFX-6300IntelCore i5-4690K
- RAM
- 8 GB
- VRAM
- 2 GB
Insurgency: Sandstorm System Requirements
- 40 GB
- Windows 10
- Steam Deck: Playable
- No Mac version
- Out 12/12/2018
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 980AMDR9 390X
- CPU
- AMDRyzen 7 2700XIntelCore i7-8700K
- RAM
- 16 GB
- VRAM
- 4 GB
Insurgency: Sandstorm is a light game; modern mid-range hardware handles it well. If performance falls short, lower shadows and texture quality first.
How strong a graphics card do you need?
RTX 3060
- Minimum30 FPS · 1080pGTX 760Below an RTX 3060
- Recommended60 FPS · 1080pGTX 980Below an RTX 3060
- 1440p 60 FPSRX 5600 XTBelow an RTX 3060
- 4K 60 FPSRTX 2060 12GBBelow an RTX 3060
- 1080p 120 FPSRX 5600 XTBelow an RTX 3060
- 1440p 120 FPSRTX 4060About 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 980AMDR9 390XCPU
AMDRyzen 7 2700XIntelCore i7-8700K
RAM
16 GB
VRAM
4 GB
Settings
High
Lower shadows to Medium if frame rate dips below 60 FPS on the 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 | NVIDIAGTX 760AMDR9 280X | NVIDIAGTX 980AMDR9 390X | NVIDIARTX 3060 8GBAMDRX 5600 XTIntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 2060 12GBAMDRX 6600IntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 3060 8GBAMDRX 5600 XTIntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 4060AMDRX 7600IntelArc B570 |
| CPU | AMDFX-6300IntelCore i5-4690K | AMDRyzen 7 2700XIntelCore i7-8700K | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 | AMDRyzen 5 5600XIntelCore i5-13400 | AMDRyzen 5 5600XIntelCore i5-13400 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
Storage: 40 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 3050 6GBAMDRX 7600
For 60 FPS · 1440p
NVIDIARTX 5050AMDRX 7600
Laptops that run Insurgency: Sandstorm
- 30 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500MIntelIntel Arc Graphics (Core Ultra)or better
- 60 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500Mor better
- 60 FPS · 1440pNVIDIARTX 4050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
- 120 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 4050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
Insurgency: Sandstorm on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Playable
Valve tested it: playable, but controls may need changing or text is small.
Insurgency: Sandstorm 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 Insurgency: Sandstorm on Mac?
No. On Steam, Insurgency: Sandstorm is Windows only.
FAQ
How many GB is Insurgency: Sandstorm?
The PC version needs about 40 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for Insurgency: Sandstorm?
GTX 760 / HD 7970, FX-6300 (3.50GHz) / i5-4440 (3.10GHz), 8 GB RAM, Windows 10/11 (64 bits). That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run Insurgency: Sandstorm?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum (30 FPS at 1080p), but not 60 FPS at 1080p.
Can a RTX 3060 run Insurgency: Sandstorm?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches 120 FPS at 1080p, but not 120 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 4060 run Insurgency: Sandstorm?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
What laptop can run Insurgency: Sandstorm?
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 Insurgency: Sandstorm on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Playable: some controls or small text may need tweaking.
Is Insurgency: Sandstorm on Mac?
No. On Steam, Insurgency: Sandstorm is Windows only.
Buy Insurgency: Sandstorm
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system