PC requirements
BioShock Infinite System Requirements
BioShock Infinite needs at least Intel Core 2 DUO 2.4 GHz / AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz, 2GB of RAM and DirectX10 Compatible ATI Radeon HD 3870 / NVIDIA 8800 GT / Intel HD 3000 Integrated Graphics graphics. For the recommended experience you want Quad Core Processor, 4GB of RAM and DirectX11 Compatible, AMD Radeon HD 6950 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows Vista Service Pack 2 32-bit | Windows 7 Service Pack 1 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 DUO 2.4 GHz / AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz | Quad Core Processor |
| Memory | 2GB | 4GB |
| Graphics | DirectX10 Compatible ATI Radeon HD 3870 / NVIDIA 8800 GT / Intel HD 3000 Integrated Graphics | DirectX11 Compatible, AMD Radeon HD 6950 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 |
| Storage | 20 GB free | 30 GB free |
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Quick answers
Running BioShock Infinite on PC
Can my PC run BioShock Infinite?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does BioShock Infinite need?
20 GB free
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.