PC requirements
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I System Requirements
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I needs at least Pentium 4 @ 3.2 GHz/Athlon 64 3000+ or Equivalent & above, 1 GB (2 GB on Vista) GB RAM and 256 MB (NVIDIA GeForce 7600/AT Radeon X1300) & above graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core 2 DUO @ 2.4 GHz/Athlon 64 X2 4200+ & above, 2 GB+ GB RAM and 512 MB (NVIDIA GeForce 8800/ATI Radeon HD 3800) & above graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows XP/Vista/Win7 | Windows XP/Vista/Win7 |
| Processor | Pentium 4 @ 3.2 GHz/Athlon 64 3000+ or Equivalent & above | Intel Core 2 DUO @ 2.4 GHz/Athlon 64 X2 4200+ & above |
| Memory | 1 GB (2 GB on Vista) GB RAM | 2 GB+ GB RAM |
| Graphics | 256 MB (NVIDIA GeForce 7600/AT Radeon X1300) & above | 512 MB (NVIDIA GeForce 8800/ATI Radeon HD 3800) & above |
| Storage | 500 MB HD space | 500 MB HD space |
| Additional notes | Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions. | Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions. |
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Quick answers
Running Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I on PC
Can my PC run Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I?
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 Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I need?
500 MB HD 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.