Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIAGTX 970AMDRX 470
- CPU
- AMDRyzen 5 1600IntelCore i7-4790K
- RAM
- 16 GB
- VRAM
- 4 GB
The Last of Us Part I System Requirements
- 100 GB
- Windows 10
- Steam Deck: Verified
- No Mac version
- Out 9/2/2022
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 2070 SuperAMDRX 5700 XT
- CPU
- AMDRyzen 5 3600IntelCore i7-8700K
- RAM
- 16 GB
- VRAM
- 8 GB
The Last of Us Part I is a moderately demanding game. If performance falls short, lower shadows and effects first, then reduce texture quality to ease VRAM pressure.
How strong a graphics card do you need?
RTX 3060
- Minimum30 FPS · 1080pGTX 1050 TiBelow an RTX 3060
- Recommended60 FPS · 1080pRTX 3060 8GBBelow an RTX 3060
- 1440p 60 FPSRTX 50601.3× an RTX 3060
- 4K 60 FPSRTX 40701.6× an RTX 3060
- 1080p 120 FPSRTX 5060 Ti1.4× an RTX 3060
- 1440p 120 FPSRTX 4070 Ti Super2.1× 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 2070 SuperAMDRX 5700 XTCPU
AMDRyzen 5 3600IntelCore i7-8700K
RAM
16 GB
VRAM
8 GB
Settings
High
If frame rate dips, lower shadows to Medium first before reducing texture quality.
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 970AMDRX 470 | NVIDIARTX 2070 SuperAMDRX 5700 XT | NVIDIARTX 5060AMDRX 9060 XT | NVIDIARTX 4070AMDRX 7800 XT | NVIDIARTX 5060 TiAMDRX 9060 XT | NVIDIARTX 4070 Ti SuperAMDRX 7900 XT |
| CPU | AMDRyzen 5 1600IntelCore i7-4790K | AMDRyzen 5 3600IntelCore i7-8700K | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i5-10400 | AMDRyzen 7 5700GIntelCore i5-10400 | AMDRyzen 7 7700XIntelCore i5-14600K | AMDRyzen 7 7700XIntelCore i5-14600K |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
| Upscaling | — | — | DLSS Quality / FSR Quality | DLSS Quality / FSR Quality | — | DLSS Quality / FSR Quality |
Storage: 100 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 5050AMDRX 7600
For 60 FPS · 1440p
NVIDIARTX 5060AMDRX 9060 XT
Laptops that run The Last of Us Part I
- 30 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500MAMDRadeon 780Mor better
- 60 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 4050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
- 60 FPS · 1440pNVIDIARTX 5070 Ti Laptopor better
- 120 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 5070 Ti Laptopor better
The Last of Us Part I on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Verified
Valve tested it: plays well on Steam Deck, with working controls and readable text.
The Last of Us Part I on consoles
PlayStation 5
Platforms from IGDB. We hold no measured resolution or frame rate for consoles, so we do not guess them.
Can you play The Last of Us Part I on Mac?
No. On Steam, The Last of Us Part I is Windows only.
FAQ
How many GB is The Last of Us Part I?
The PC version needs about 100 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for The Last of Us Part I?
GTX 970 (4 GB) / GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) / RX 470 (4 GB) / RX 6500 XT (4 GB), Ryzen 5 1500X / i7-4770K, 16 GB RAM, Windows 10 (Version 1909 or Newer). That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run The Last of Us Part I?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum (30 FPS at 1080p), but not 60 FPS at 1080p.
Can a RTX 3060 run The Last of Us Part I?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches 60 FPS at 1080p, but not 60 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 4060 run The Last of Us Part I?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches 60 FPS at 1080p, but not 60 FPS at 1440p.
What laptop can run The Last of Us Part I?
For the minimum you need a laptop with Radeon 780M, RTX 3050 Laptop, RX 6500M or better. For 60 FPS at 1080p: RTX 4050 Laptop, RX 7600S.
Can you play The Last of Us Part I on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates it Verified: it plays well on Steam Deck.
Is The Last of Us Part I on Mac?
No. On Steam, The Last of Us Part I is Windows only.
Buy The Last of Us Part I
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system