PC requirements
The Last of Us Part I System Requirements
The Last of Us Part I needs at least AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, Intel Core i7-4770K, 16 GB RAM and AMD Radeon RX 470 (4 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT (4 GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4 GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) graphics. For the recommended experience you want AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel Core i7-8700, 16 GB RAM and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB) graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 (Version 1909 or Newer) | Windows 10 (Version 1909 or Newer) |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, Intel Core i7-4770K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel Core i7-8700 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 470 (4 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT (4 GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4 GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) | AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB) |
| Storage | 100 GB available space | 100 GB available space |
| Additional notes | SSD Recommended | SSD Recommended |
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Running The Last of Us Part I on PC
Can my PC run The Last of Us Part 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 The Last of Us Part I need?
100 GB available 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.