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Far Cry 5 requirements
Action-Adventure, Open World, First-Person Shooter 2018 Build Guide →
✨ Last Updated: September 1, 2026 • Engine v2.5
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📋 Official PC specifications published for Far Cry 5

Validated against official developer specifications and real-world benchmark metrics.

64-bit Required
Component Developer Minimum Developer Recommended Our Performance Analysis
🎮 GPU NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 (2GB) or AMD Radeon R9 270 (2GB) or equivalent NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290X (4GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3GB/6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 480 (4GB) 8GB+ VRAM recommended for 1440p stutter-free textures
🧠 CPU Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.1 GHz or AMD FX-6300 @ 3.5 GHz or equivalent Intel Core i7-4770 @ 3.4 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz or equivalent 6 Cores / 12 Threads recommended for smooth 1% low FPS
💾 RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM 16GB–32GB dual-channel avoids Windows pagefile swapping
💿 Storage 40 GB Free 40 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 5 on PC

What GPU do I need to run Far Cry 5? +
For 1080p gaming at 60 FPS on High settings, you'll need at least a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290X (4GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3GB/6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 480 (4GB). For 1440p Ultra settings, we recommend a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD RX Vega 56 (8GB), and for 4K gaming, aim for a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (8GB) or AMD RX Vega 64 (8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8GB) or equivalent.
Is 16GB RAM enough for Far Cry 5? +
Yes, 16GB RAM is sufficient for Far Cry 5. The game requires 8GB minimum, so 16GB provides comfortable headroom for multitasking.
What CPU is best for Far Cry 5? +
For the best experience, we recommend a Intel Core i7-6700K @ 4.0 GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 1700X @ 3.4 GHz or equivalent or AMD equivalent. Modern 6-core CPUs handle Far Cry 5 well, with 8-cores recommended for streaming or multitasking.
Can I play Far Cry 5 on integrated graphics? +
Integrated graphics are not recommended for Far Cry 5. Even Intel Iris Xe or AMD Radeon Graphics will struggle to maintain playable framerates. A dedicated GPU is essential for a good experience.