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Can I Run S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?
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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl you need at least Intel Pentium 4 2.0 Ghz / AMD XP 2200+, 512 MB RAM and 128 MB DirectX® 8.0 compatible card / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 5700 / ATI Radeon® 9600 graphics. Select your own hardware below and the tool tells you whether you clear the minimum bar, the recommended bar, or neither.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl requirements in full
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 Ghz / AMD XP 2200+ | Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 / AMD 64 X2 4200+ |
| RAM | 512 MB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| GPU | 128 MB DirectX® 8.0 compatible card / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 5700 / ATI Radeon® 9600 | 256 MB DirectX® 9.0c compatible card* / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 8800 GT / ATI Radeon® HD 2900 XT |
| Storage | 6 GB free hard disc space | 10 GB free hard disc 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.