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Can I Run Prison Architect?
Pick your parts once. We compare them against the game’s published minimum and recommended specs and tell you which bar you clear.
To run Prison Architect you need at least Intel Core2 Duo 2.4Ghz or Higher / AMD 3Ghz or Higher, 6 GB RAM and Nvidia 8600 / Radeon equivalent (2009 era) graphics. Select your own hardware below and the tool tells you whether you clear the minimum bar, the recommended bar, or neither.
Prison Architect requirements in full
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit |
| CPU | Intel Core2 Duo 2.4Ghz or Higher / AMD 3Ghz or Higher |
| RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| GPU | Nvidia 8600 / Radeon equivalent (2009 era) |
| Storage | 400 MB HD space |
Quick answers
About this checker
Do I need to download anything?
No. The comparison runs in your browser against our hardware database. Most requirement checkers make you install a scanner; this one does not.
How accurate is this?
The requirements come straight from each game's store listing. Hardware tiers are ranked by relative performance, so a card that is close to the bar is reported as borderline rather than a confident yes.
What if my exact GPU is not listed?
Pick the closest model in the same family and generation. The tiers are broad enough that neighbouring models land in the same bucket.
Does clearing the minimum mean it will run well?
Minimum usually means around 30fps on low settings at 1080p. For a smooth 60fps you want to clear the recommended column.