PC requirements
Tomb Raider System Requirements
Tomb Raider needs at least Dual core CPU: AMD Athlon64 X2 2.1 Ghz (4050+), Intel Core2 Duo 1.86 Ghz (E6300), 1GB Memory (2GB on Vista) of RAM and DirectX 9 graphics card with 512Mb Video RAM: AMD Radeon HD 2600 XT, nVidia 8600 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Quad core CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955, Intel Core i5-750, 4 GB RAM and DirectX 11 graphics card with 1GB Video RAM: AMD Radeon HD 5870, nVidia GTX 480 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows XP Service Pack 3, Windows Vista,7,8 (32bit/64bit) | Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8 |
| Processor | Dual core CPU: AMD Athlon64 X2 2.1 Ghz (4050+), Intel Core2 Duo 1.86 Ghz (E6300) | Quad core CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955, Intel Core i5-750 |
| Memory | 1GB Memory (2GB on Vista) | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 9 graphics card with 512Mb Video RAM: AMD Radeon HD 2600 XT, nVidia 8600 | DirectX 11 graphics card with 1GB Video RAM: AMD Radeon HD 5870, nVidia GTX 480 |
| Storage | 12 GB HD space | 12 GB HD space |
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Quick answers
Running Tomb Raider on PC
Can my PC run Tomb Raider?
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 Tomb Raider need?
12 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.