Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIAGTX 650
- CPU
- IntelCore i3-4130
- RAM
- 6 GB
- VRAM
- 2 GB
Rise of the Tomb Raider System Requirements
- 25 GB
- Steam Deck: Playable
- Native Mac version
- Out 11/10/2015
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 980 Ti
- CPU
- IntelCore i7-3770K
- RAM
- 8 GB
- VRAM
- 2 GB
Rise of the Tomb Raider is a light game by modern standards. If performance falls short, lower shadows and texture quality first, then reduce view distance or anti-aliasing.
How strong a graphics card do you need?
RTX 3060
- Minimum30 FPS · 1080pGTX 650Below an RTX 3060
- Recommended60 FPS · 1080pGTX 970Below 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 FPSArc A750About 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 980 TiCPU
IntelCore i7-3770K
RAM
8 GB
VRAM
2 GB
Settings
High
High preset targets 60 FPS at 1080p; drop shadows to Medium 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 | NVIDIAGTX 650 | NVIDIAGTX 980 Ti | NVIDIARTX 3060 8GBAMDRX 5600 XTIntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 2060 12GBAMDRX 6600IntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 3060 8GBAMDRX 5600 XTIntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 4060AMDRX 7600IntelArc A750 |
| CPU | IntelCore i3-4130 | IntelCore i7-3770K | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 | AMDRyzen 7 5700GIntelCore i5-10400 | AMDRyzen 7 5700GIntelCore i5-10400 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 2 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
| Upscaling | — | — | DLSS Quality | DLSS Quality | DLSS Balanced | DLSS Quality |
Storage: 25 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 Rise of the Tomb Raider
- 30 FPS · 1080pNVIDIAMX550AMDRX 6500MIntelIris Xeor better
- 60 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500Mor better
- 60 FPS · 1440pNVIDIARTX 4050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
- 120 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 4050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
Rise of the Tomb Raider on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Playable
Valve tested it: playable, but controls may need changing or text is small.
Can you play Rise of the Tomb Raider on Mac?
Yes: Rise of the Tomb Raider has a native macOS version on Steam.
Minimum
OS: Mac OS X 10.13.4 CPU: 2.3GHz Intel Core i5 or better RAM: 8 GB RAM GPU: 2GB Nvidia 680MX, 2GB AMD R9 M290, 1.5GB Intel Iris Graphics 540 or better (see notes for more details) Storage: 27 GB available space
FAQ
How many GB is Rise of the Tomb Raider?
The PC version needs about 25 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for Rise of the Tomb Raider?
GTX 650 2GB / HD7770 2GB, i3-2100, 6 GB RAM. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run Rise of the Tomb Raider?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches 60 FPS at 1080p, but not 60 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 3060 run Rise of the Tomb Raider?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 4060 run Rise of the Tomb Raider?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
What laptop can run Rise of the Tomb Raider?
For the minimum you need a laptop with Iris Xe, MX550, RX 6500M or better. For 60 FPS at 1080p: RTX 3050 Laptop, RX 6500M.
Can you play Rise of the Tomb Raider on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Playable: some controls or small text may need tweaking.
Is Rise of the Tomb Raider on Mac?
Yes. Rise of the Tomb Raider has a native macOS version on Steam.
Buy Rise of the Tomb Raider
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