Fallout 76 system requirements: can your PC run it?

2020 · RPG · Bethesda Game Studios

The developer recommends Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz /AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 GHz, NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB /AMD R9 290X 4GB, 8 GB of RAM.

The minimum is Intel Core i5-6600k 3.5 GHz /AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz or equivalent, NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD Radeon R9 285 2GB or equivalent, 8 GB of RAM, with 96 GB of free disk space.

These are the official requirements from the game's store page.

Demand levelDemanding (52%)

Official requirements

MinimumRecommended
ProcessorIntel Core i5-6600k 3.5 GHz /AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz or equivalentIntel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz /AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 GHz
GraphicsNVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD Radeon R9 285 2GB or equivalentNVIDIA GTX 970 4GB /AMD R9 290X 4GB
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage96 GB96 GB
OSWindows 8.1/10 (64-bit versions)Windows 8.1/10 (64-bit versions)

Source: Steam store page, checked 2026-10-08.

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Fallout 76 FPS calculator

Frame rates here are our estimates from the official specs and our benchmark scores, not measured results.

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Estimated benchmark range at High settings (native resolution without DLSS/FSR upscaling). 1% low frame rates during intense scenes are typically 20–30% lower than average.

FPS on popular graphics cards

Estimated FPS at high settings, each card paired with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D so the processor does not hold it back.

Graphics card1080p1440p4K
GeForce RTX 5090 32GB 266266245
GeForce RTX 4090 24GB 266266201
GeForce RTX 5080 16GB 266265172
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB 266236153
Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB 266233151
GeForce RTX 5070 12GB 266198128
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB 260192125
Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB 241178116
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB 18914091
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB 18513789
GeForce RTX 3070 8GB 17713185
GeForce RTX 5060 8GB 16412279
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB 15611575
Arc B580 15111273
GeForce RTX 4060 8GB 14310669
Radeon RX 7600 8GB 13810266
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 1259260
Radeon RX 6600 8GB 1168656
GeForce RTX 2060 977246
GeForce GTX 1660 Super 826139
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 745536
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 725334
Radeon RX 580 685032
GeForce GTX 1650 533926
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 443321

FAQ

What are the Fallout 76 system requirements?

Minimum: Intel Core i5-6600k 3.5 GHz /AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz or equivalent processor, NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD Radeon R9 285 2GB or equivalent graphics, 8 GB RAM. Recommended: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz /AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 GHz, NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB /AMD R9 290X 4GB, 8 GB RAM.

Can I run Fallout 76 on an RTX 4060?

Yes. We estimate about 143 FPS at 1080p high settings with a fast processor (high to ultra). That's our estimate, not a benchmark.

Can a GTX 1060 run Fallout 76?

Yes, at about 74 FPS at 1080p high in our estimate (high). Lower the settings for a steadier frame rate.

How much RAM does Fallout 76 need?

8 GB minimum and 8 GB recommended. 16 GB is the sweet spot for most gaming PCs today.

How big is Fallout 76 on PC?

It needs about 96 GB of free space. Leave a few GB extra for updates.

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