PC requirements
Resident Evil 5 System Requirements
Resident Evil 5 needs at least Intel Core™ 2 Quad 2.4GHz or better, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ or better, 4GB or better of RAM and 512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA® GeForce 9800 series or better, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or better graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core™ i5-3570 or better, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ or better, 4GB or better of RAM and 512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA(R) GeForce® GTX 650 or better, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or better graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core™ 2 Quad 2.4GHz or better, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ or better | Intel Core™ i5-3570 or better, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ or better |
| Memory | 4GB or better | 4GB or better |
| Graphics | 512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA® GeForce 9800 series or better, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or better | 512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA(R) GeForce® GTX 650 or better, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or better |
| Storage | 15 GB free hard drive space | 15 GB free hard drive space |
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Quick answers
Running Resident Evil 5 on PC
Can my PC run Resident Evil 5?
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 Resident Evil 5 need?
15 GB free hard drive space
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.