Football Manager 27 system requirements: can your PC run it?

2026 · Simulation, Sports, Strategy · Sports Interactive

The developer recommends Desktop: Intel Core i5-9600 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Laptop: Intel Core i5-1035G7 or AMD Ryzen 7 3750H, Desktop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile or AMD Radeon RX 6600M 2 GiB VRAM, 12 GB of RAM.

The minimum is Desktop: Intel Core i3-530 or AMD FX-4100 Laptop: Intel Core i3-330M or AMD A6-5200 Requires SSE4.2 & SSSE3, Desktop: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon R9 380 or Intel HD 530 Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or AMD Radeon R9 M375 or Intel HD 530 1 GiB VRAM Requires Shader Model 5.0, 6 GB of RAM, with 20 GB of free disk space.

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

Demand levelDemanding (63%)

Official requirements

MinimumRecommended
ProcessorDesktop: Intel Core i3-530 or AMD FX-4100 Laptop: Intel Core i3-330M or AMD A6-5200 Requires SSE4.2 & SSSE3Desktop: Intel Core i5-9600 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Laptop: Intel Core i5-1035G7 or AMD Ryzen 7 3750H
GraphicsDesktop: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon R9 380 or Intel HD 530 Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or AMD Radeon R9 M375 or Intel HD 530 1 GiB VRAM Requires Shader Model 5.0Desktop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile or AMD Radeon RX 6600M 2 GiB VRAM
Memory6 GB12 GB
Storage20 GB20 GB
DirectX1111
OSWindows 10 or 11 with all updatesWindows 11 with all updates - 64 bit

Source: Steam store page, checked 2026-10-30.

Parts that run Football Manager 27 well

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Football Manager 27 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 230230154
GeForce RTX 4090 24GB 230195127
GeForce RTX 5080 16GB 225167108
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB 20114896
Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB 19814795
GeForce RTX 5070 12GB 16812581
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB 16412179
Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB 15211273
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB 1198857
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB 1178656
GeForce RTX 3070 8GB 1118253
GeForce RTX 5060 8GB 1037750
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB 987347
Arc B580 957146
GeForce RTX 4060 8GB 906643
Radeon RX 7600 8GB 876442
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 795838
Radeon RX 6600 8GB 735435
GeForce RTX 2060 614529
GeForce GTX 1660 Super 523825
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 473522
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 453322
Radeon RX 580 423120
GeForce GTX 1650 342516
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 282113

FAQ

What are the Football Manager 27 system requirements?

Minimum: Desktop: Intel Core i3-530 or AMD FX-4100 Laptop: Intel Core i3-330M or AMD A6-5200 Requires SSE4.2 & SSSE3 processor, Desktop: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon R9 380 or Intel HD 530 Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or AMD Radeon R9 M375 or Intel HD 530 1 GiB VRAM Requires Shader Model 5.0 graphics, 6 GB RAM. Recommended: Desktop: Intel Core i5-9600 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Laptop: Intel Core i5-1035G7 or AMD Ryzen 7 3750H, Desktop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile or AMD Radeon RX 6600M 2 GiB VRAM, 12 GB RAM.

Can I run Football Manager 27 on an RTX 4060?

Yes. We estimate about 90 FPS at 1080p high settings with a fast processor (high to ultra). That's our estimate, not a benchmark.

Can a GTX 1060 run Football Manager 27?

Yes, at about 47 FPS at 1080p high in our estimate (medium). Lower the settings for a steadier frame rate.

How much RAM does Football Manager 27 need?

6 GB minimum and 12 GB recommended. 16 GB is the sweet spot for most gaming PCs today.

How big is Football Manager 27 on PC?

It needs about 20 GB of free space. Leave a few GB extra for updates.

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