PC requirements
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist System Requirements
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist needs at least 2.53 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo E6400 or 2.80 GHz AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 5600+ or better, 2 GB RAM and 512 MB DirectX® 10–compliant with Shader Model 4.0 or higher graphics. For the recommended experience you want 2.66 GHz Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8400 or 3.00 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X4 940 or better and 4 GB RAM.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS | — |
| Processor | 2.53 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo E6400 or 2.80 GHz AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 5600+ or better | 2.66 GHz Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8400 or 3.00 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X4 940 or better |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 512 MB DirectX® 10–compliant with Shader Model 4.0 or higher | — |
| Storage | 25 GB HD space | 25 GB HD space |
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Quick answers
Running Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist on PC
Can my PC run Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist?
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 Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist need?
25 GB 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.