
Fallout 4 system requirements
Official minimum and recommended requirements published by the developer.
Minimum
CPUIntel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz/AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz or equivalent
GPUNVIDIA GTX 550 Ti 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or equivalent
RAM8 GB RAM
Storage30 GB available space
Recommended
CPUIntel Core i7 4790 3.6 GHz/AMD FX-9590 4.7 GHz or equivalent
GPUNVIDIA GTX 780 3GB/AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB or equivalent
RAM8 GB RAM
Storage30 GB available space
Estimated FPS for Fallout 4 by graphics card
We calculated the estimated FPS for Fallout 4 on the most popular GPUs on the market. Results show Ultra quality performance with a reference CPU and 16GB of RAM.
| GPU | 1080p (Full HD) | 1440p (2K) | 4K (Ultra HD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090NVIDIA 32GB | 161 | 161 | 161 |
| RTX 4090NVIDIA 24GB | 161 | 161 | 161 |
| RTX 5080NVIDIA 16GB | 161 | 161 | 161 |
| RX 7900 XTXAMD 24GB | 161 | 161 | 161 |
| RTX 4080 SuperNVIDIA 16GB | 161 | 161 | 161 |
| RTX 5070 TiNVIDIA 16GB | 161 | 161 | 161 |
| RX 7900 XTAMD 20GB | 161 | 161 | 161 |
| RTX 4070 Ti SuperNVIDIA 16GB | 161 | 161 | 159 |
| RTX 5070NVIDIA 12GB | 161 | 161 | 153 |
| RX 9070 XTAMD 16GB | 161 | 161 | 147 |
| RTX 4070 TiNVIDIA 12GB | 161 | 161 | 149 |
| RTX 4070 SuperNVIDIA 12GB | 161 | 161 | 139 |
| RX 9070AMD 16GB | 161 | 153 | 127 |
↓ -1.2% FPS | |||
| RX 7800 XTAMD 16GB | 159 | 153 | 125 |
↓ -1.3% FPS | |||
| RTX 4070NVIDIA 12GB | 157 | 149 | 125 |
| RTX 5060 TiNVIDIA 16GB | 157 | 147 | 117 |
↓ -2.5% FPS | |||
| RX 9060 XT 16GBAMD 16GB | 153 | 129 | 90 |
↓ -3.9% FPS | |||
| RTX 3070 TiNVIDIA 8GB | 147 | 141 | 110 |
↓ -5.4% FPS | |||
| RTX 4060 TiNVIDIA 8GB | 139 | 125 | 92 |
↓ -7.2% FPS | |||
| RTX 3060 TiNVIDIA 8GB | 129 | 121 | 88 |
↓ -3.1% FPS | |||
| RTX 4060NVIDIA 8GB | 125 | 108 | 76 |
↓ -3.2% FPS | |||
| Arc B580INTEL 12GB | 121 | 106 | 76 |
↓ -3.3% FPS | |||
| RX 7600AMD 8GB | 117 | 98 | 66 |
| RTX 5050NVIDIA 8GB | 117 | 96 | 64 |
↓ -6.0% FPS | |||
| RTX 3060NVIDIA 12GB | 110 | 98 | 68 |
↓ -3.6% FPS | |||
| RX 6600 XTAMD 8GB | 106 | 90 | 58 |
↓ -18.9% FPS | |||
| RTX 3050NVIDIA 8GB | 86 | 70 | 41 |
What GPU do you need for Fallout 4?
Most modern GPUs handle Fallout 4 without issues. Even a RTX 3050 reaches over 60 FPS.
If you have a 144Hz monitor and want stable 144+ FPS, we recommend a RTX 3070 Ti or better.
To play at 1440p smoothly (60+ FPS), a RTX 3050 is enough. At 4K, you will need a RTX 3060 or better for a smooth experience.

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Frequently asked questions about Fallout 4
Can I run Fallout 4 on my PC?
It depends on your GPU. Fallout 4 is a Not demanding game. For 60 FPS at 1080p Ultra you need at least a RTX 3050.
What GPU do I need for Fallout 4 at 144 FPS?
For stable 144+ FPS at 1080p Ultra, we recommend a RTX 3070 Ti or better.
Can I play Fallout 4 at 4K?
Yes, but you will need a powerful GPU. For 60 FPS at 4K Ultra, we recommend a RTX 3060 or better.
Is the FPS data for Fallout 4 accurate?
These are estimates based on hardware benchmarks. Actual performance may vary depending on drivers, temperature, and system configuration.





