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Can my PC run RetroArch?
Released 2022 · ACTION · Supports DLSS 2, FSR 2
Pick your hardware below to see predicted FPS at every resolution, with DLSS / FSR / Frame Generation.
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System Requirements (from Steam)
Minimum
- OS
- Microsoft Windows 10
- CPU
- Intel Pentium 4 and up (CPU with SSE2 instructions required)
- GPU
- Any compliant OpenGL 2.x or Direct3D11 GPU. For shaders to work properly, should support at least Shader Model 2.0.
- RAM
- 1 GB
- DirectX
- v11
Recommended
- OS
- Microsoft Windows 10
- CPU
- Intel Core series or AMD equivalent
- GPU
- Intel: At least Intel HD 4K required for OpenGL, any compliant D3D11 GPU for Direct3D 11. Should support at least Shader Model 3.0 and/or 4.0.
- RAM
- 1 GB
- DirectX
- v11
Frequently Asked
Can my PC run RetroArch?
RetroArch (2022) requires at least Intel Pentium 4 and up (CPU with SSE2 instructions required), Any compliant OpenGL 2.x or Direct3D11 GPU. For shaders to work properly, should support at least Shader Model 2.0., and 1 GB RAM at minimum settings. Use the picker below to check your specific hardware.
What FPS can I expect in RetroArch?
FPS varies by resolution and GPU. Pick your hardware below to see predicted FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K with DLSS, FSR, and Frame Generation.
Does RetroArch support DLSS or FSR?
Yes — RetroArch supports DLSS 2, FSR 2.