PC requirements
Saints Row: The Third System Requirements
Saints Row: The Third needs at least 2GHz Dual Core Processor (Intel® Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon™ X2) or higher, 2GB System RAM or more and 320MB Video RAM GPU w/ Shader Model 3.0 support. NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 series or better. ATI Radeon™ HD3800 series or better graphics. For the recommended experience you want Any Quad Core Processor (Intel® Core i5 or AMD Phenom™ II X4) or 3.0+ Dual Core CPU, 4GB System RAM or more and 1GB Video RAM GPU w/ Shader Model 4.0 support. NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 400 series or better. ATI Radeon™ HD5000 series or better graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows® XP | Microsoft® Windows® 7 |
| Processor | 2GHz Dual Core Processor (Intel® Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon™ X2) or higher | Any Quad Core Processor (Intel® Core i5 or AMD Phenom™ II X4) or 3.0+ Dual Core CPU |
| Memory | 2GB System RAM or more | 4GB System RAM or more |
| Graphics | 320MB Video RAM GPU w/ Shader Model 3.0 support. NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 series or better. ATI Radeon™ HD3800 series or better | 1GB Video RAM GPU w/ Shader Model 4.0 support. NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 400 series or better. ATI Radeon™ HD5000 series or better |
| Storage | 10GB | 10 GB |
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Quick answers
Running Saints Row: The Third on PC
Can my PC run Saints Row: The Third?
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 Saints Row: The Third need?
10GB
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.