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Far Cry 3 requirements
Action-Adventure, Open World, First-Person Shooter 2012 Build Guide →
✨ Last Updated: September 1, 2026 • Engine v2.5
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📋 Official PC specifications published for Far Cry 3

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64-bit Required
Component Developer Minimum Developer Recommended Our Performance Analysis
🎮 GPU NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTX (512MB) or AMD Radeon HD 2900 PRO (512MB) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB) or AMD Radeon HD 7850 (1GB) or better 8GB+ VRAM recommended for 1440p stutter-free textures
🧠 CPU Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ @ 3.0 GHz Intel Core i3-530 @ 2.9 GHz or AMD Phenom II X2 565 @ 3.4 GHz or better 6 Cores / 12 Threads recommended for smooth 1% low FPS
💾 RAM 2 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 16GB–32GB dual-channel avoids Windows pagefile swapping
💿 Storage 15 GB Free 15 GB NVMe SSD Fast NVMe SSD eliminates shader compilation hitches
🎯 Target Experience Low Settings 720p 30 FPS High Settings 1080p 60 FPS 1440p / 4K Max Settings

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about running Far Cry 3 on PC

What GPU do I need to run Far Cry 3? +
For 1080p gaming at 60 FPS on High settings, you'll need at least a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB) or AMD Radeon HD 7850 (1GB) or better. For 1440p Ultra settings, we recommend a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 (2GB) / GTX 760 (2GB) or AMD Radeon HD 7970 (3GB) / R9 280X (3GB) or better, and for 4K gaming, aim for a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) / AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (8GB) or better (Modern equivalent for good 4K) or equivalent.
Is 16GB RAM enough for Far Cry 3? +
Yes, 16GB RAM is sufficient for Far Cry 3. The game requires 4GB minimum, so 16GB provides comfortable headroom for multitasking.
What CPU is best for Far Cry 3? +
For the best experience, we recommend a Intel Core i7-870 @ 2.93 GHz or AMD FX-4150 @ 3.8 GHz or better or AMD equivalent. Modern 6-core CPUs handle Far Cry 3 well, with 8-cores recommended for streaming or multitasking.
Can I play Far Cry 3 on integrated graphics? +
Integrated graphics are not recommended for Far Cry 3. Even Intel Iris Xe or AMD Radeon Graphics will struggle to maintain playable framerates. A dedicated GPU is essential for a good experience.