Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- GTX260 / ATI HD 6790
- CPU
- Athlon X2 2.8 GHz / 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
- RAM
- 2 GB
- VRAM
- 2 GB
Resident Evil System Requirements
- 20 GB
- Windows 10
- Steam Deck: Verified
- No Mac version
- Out 3/22/1996
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 2080 SuperAMDRX 6800
- CPU
- AMDRyzen 7 2700X
- RAM
- 4 GB
- VRAM
- 4 GB
Resident Evil is a heavy game; the recommended target needs hardware above a desktop RTX 3060. Lower the preset, then shadows and effects, to recover frame rate.
How strong a graphics card do you need?
RTX 3060
- Recommended60 FPS · 1080pRTX 2080 Super1.2× an RTX 3060
- 1440p 60 FPSRTX 4070 Super1.8× an RTX 3060
- 4K 60 FPSRTX 5070 Ti2.3× an RTX 3060
- 1080p 120 FPSRTX 50701.9× an RTX 3060
- 1440p 120 FPSRTX 40903.2× 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 2080 SuperAMDRX 6800CPU
AMDRyzen 7 2700X
RAM
4 GB
VRAM
4 GB
Settings
High
High preset targets 60 FPS at 1080p; drop shadows first if the frame rate dips.
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 | GTX260 / ATI HD 6790 | NVIDIARTX 2080 SuperAMDRX 6800 | NVIDIARTX 4070 SuperAMDRX 7900 GRE | NVIDIARTX 5070 TiAMDRX 7900 XTX | NVIDIARTX 5070AMDRX 9070 | NVIDIARTX 4090 |
| CPU | Athlon X2 2.8 GHz / 2 Duo 2.4 GHz | AMDRyzen 7 2700X | AMDRyzen 3 3100IntelCore i3-10100 | AMDRyzen 3 3100IntelCore i3-10100 | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i5-12400 | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i5-12400 |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
Storage: 20 GB available space · DirectX: Version 9.0c
Trailer and screenshots
Can popular cards run it?
| Card | 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 4060AMDRX 7600 XT
For 60 FPS · 1440p
NVIDIARTX 4070 SuperAMDRX 7900 GRE
Laptops that run Resident Evil
- 60 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 5070 LaptopAMDRX 6850M XTor better
- 60 FPS · 1440pNVIDIARTX 4090 Laptopor better
- 120 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 5090 Laptopor better
Resident Evil on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Verified
Valve tested it: plays well on Steam Deck, with working controls and readable text.
Can you play Resident Evil on Mac?
No. On Steam, Resident Evil is Windows only.
FAQ
How many GB is Resident Evil?
The PC version needs about 20 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for Resident Evil?
GTX260 / ATI HD 6790, Athlon X2 2.8 GHz / 2 Duo 2.4 GHz, 2 GB RAM, Windows10. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run Resident Evil?
No. The GTX 1650 is below Resident Evil's minimum.
Can a RTX 3060 run Resident Evil?
No. The RTX 3060 is below Resident Evil's minimum.
Can a RTX 4060 run Resident Evil?
No. The RTX 4060 is below Resident Evil's minimum.
Can you play Resident Evil on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates it Verified: it plays well on Steam Deck.
Is Resident Evil on Mac?
No. On Steam, Resident Evil is Windows only.
- Sound Card: DirectSound compatible (must support DirectX 9.0c or higher)