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Can I run Duke Nukem Forever?

Duke Nukem Forever (2011) is an action game and a very light game for a PC. It even runs on integrated graphics, so most laptops and office PCs can play it.

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Choose the graphics card, processor and memory closest to yours. Not sure? On Windows press Win + R, type dxdiag and look at "Processor", "Memory" and the Display tab.

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Duke Nukem Forever system requirements

MinimumRecommended
ProcessorIntel Core 2 Duo @ 2.0 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 @ 2.0 GhzIntel Core 2 Duo @ 2.4 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 @ 2.6 Ghz
Memory1 Gb2GB
GraphicsnVidia GeForce 7600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600nVidia GeForce 8800 GTS / ATI Radeon HD 3850
Storage10 Gb free10 Gb free

Source: the official Duke Nukem Forever Steam page, checked October 2026.

Which PC runs Duke Nukem Forever?

To play it you need at least integrated graphics (Intel UHD / Iris Xe) or any graphics card, an Intel Core i3-6100 class processor and 1 GB of RAM. For the recommended (high) settings: integrated graphics (Intel UHD / Iris Xe) or any graphics card, an Intel Core i3-6100 class processor and 2 GB of RAM.

Graphics card: minimum

  • Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated)
  • GeForce GT 1030
  • GeForce GTX 750 Ti

Graphics card: high settings

  • Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated)
  • GeForce GT 1030
  • GeForce GTX 750 Ti

Processor: minimum

  • Intel Core i3-6100
  • AMD FX-8350
  • Intel Core i5-4460

Processor: high settings

  • Intel Core i3-6100
  • AMD FX-8350
  • Intel Core i5-4460

How common PCs do: GTX 1650 + Core i5-8400 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; Laptop with integrated graphics + 8 GB: 100%, high settings.

Parts with the same speed (and newer, faster ones) work too. Laptop versions of a graphics card are usually a little slower.

Upgrade picks for Duke Nukem Forever

Parts from our product guides that reach the recommended specs.

Intel Arc B580
Graphics card for the recommended settingsIntel Arc B580

Budget / 1080p-1440p

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AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Graphics card for the recommended settingsAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Mid-range / 1440p

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AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
Graphics card for the recommended settingsAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

Mainstream / 1080p

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AMD Ryzen 5 5500F
Processor for the recommended settingsAMD Ryzen 5 5500F

1080p budget gaming rigs

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Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
Processor for the recommended settingsIntel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus

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Duke Nukem Forever: questions

What are the minimum system requirements for Duke Nukem Forever?
Minimum: processor Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.0 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 @ 2.0 Ghz; 1 Gb; graphics nVidia GeForce 7600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600; 10 Gb free.
What are the recommended requirements for Duke Nukem Forever?
Recommended: processor Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.4 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 @ 2.6 Ghz; 2GB; graphics nVidia GeForce 8800 GTS / ATI Radeon HD 3850; 10 Gb free.
What graphics card do I need for Duke Nukem Forever?
At least a Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated), GeForce GT 1030, GeForce GTX 750 Ti or a card of the same speed for the minimum settings; for the recommended settings a Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated), GeForce GT 1030, GeForce GTX 750 Ti or faster.
Can a GTX 1650 run Duke Nukem Forever?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum graphics and the recommended graphics too. A whole PC with a GTX 1650, a Core i5-8400 and 16 GB of RAM gets 100% in our checker (high settings).
Can Duke Nukem Forever run without a graphics card (integrated graphics)?
Yes. The minimum graphics are integrated graphics level, so a laptop or PC without a graphics card can run it, usually on low to medium settings.
Is 8 GB of RAM enough for Duke Nukem Forever?
Yes. 8 GB meets the recommended memory for Duke Nukem Forever.
How much storage does Duke Nukem Forever need?
Duke Nukem Forever needs 10 Gb free of free space.

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