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Far Cry 4 requirements
Action-Adventure, Open World, First-Person Shooter 2014 Build Guide →
✨ Last Updated: September 1, 2026 • Engine v2.5
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📋 Official PC specifications published for Far Cry 4

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64-bit Required
Component Developer Minimum Developer Recommended Our Performance Analysis
🎮 GPU NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 (1GB) or AMD Radeon HD5850 (1GB) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 (2GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290X (2GB) or better 8GB+ VRAM recommended for 1440p stutter-free textures
🧠 CPU Intel Core i5-750 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.2 GHz Intel Core i5-2400S @ 2.5 GHz or AMD FX-8350 @ 4.0 GHz or better 6 Cores / 12 Threads recommended for smooth 1% low FPS
💾 RAM 4 GB RAM 8 GB RAM 16GB–32GB dual-channel avoids Windows pagefile swapping
💿 Storage 30 GB Free 30 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 4 on PC

What GPU do I need to run Far Cry 4? +
For 1080p gaming at 60 FPS on High settings, you'll need at least a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 (2GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290X (2GB) or better. For 1440p Ultra settings, we recommend a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (3GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290X (4GB) / R9 390 (8GB), and for 4K gaming, aim for a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 (4GB) / GTX Titan X (Maxwell, 12GB) or AMD Radeon R9 Fury X (4GB) or equivalent.
Is 16GB RAM enough for Far Cry 4? +
Yes, 16GB RAM is sufficient for Far Cry 4. The game requires 8GB minimum, so 16GB provides comfortable headroom for multitasking.
What CPU is best for Far Cry 4? +
For the best experience, we recommend a Intel Core i7-3770 @ 3.4 GHz or AMD FX-8350 @ 4.0 GHz or better or AMD equivalent. Modern 6-core CPUs handle Far Cry 4 well, with 8-cores recommended for streaming or multitasking.
Can I play Far Cry 4 on integrated graphics? +
Integrated graphics are not recommended for Far Cry 4. Even Intel Iris Xe or AMD Radeon Graphics will struggle to maintain playable framerates. A dedicated GPU is essential for a good experience.