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Can my PC run S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?
Released 2007 · RPG · Metacritic 82
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System Requirements (from Steam)
Minimum
- CPU
- Intel Pentium 4 2.0 Ghz / AMD XP 2200+
- GPU
- 128 MB DirectX® 8.0 compatible card / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 5700 / ATI Radeon® 9600
- RAM
- 1 GB
Recommended
- CPU
- Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 / AMD 64 X2 4200+✓ matched
- GPU
- 256 MB DirectX® 9.0c compatible card* / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 8800 GT / ATI Radeon® HD 2900 XT
- RAM
- 2 GB
Frequently Asked
Can my PC run S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl (2007) requires at least Intel Pentium 4 2.0 Ghz / AMD XP 2200+, 128 MB DirectX® 8.0 compatible card / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 5700 / ATI Radeon® 9600, and 1 GB RAM at minimum settings. Use the picker below to check your specific hardware.
What FPS can I expect in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?
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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl support DLSS or FSR?
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl does not currently support upscalers.