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Can I run Far Cry?

Far Cry (2008) 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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Far Cry system requirements

MinimumRecommended
ProcessorAMD Athlon 1 GHz or Pentium III 1 GHzAMD Athlon 2-3 GHz or Pentium 4 2-3 GHz
Memory256 MB512-1024 MB
Graphics64 MB DirectX 9.0b-compliant graphics card (see supported list*)128 MB GeForce 4 128 MB to GeForce FX 5950; ATI Radeon 9500-9800 XT
Storage4 GBNot listed

Source: the official Far Cry Steam page, checked October 2026.

Which PC runs Far Cry?

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 0.3 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 1 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 Far Cry

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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Far Cry: questions

What are the minimum system requirements for Far Cry?
Minimum: processor AMD Athlon 1 GHz or Pentium III 1 GHz; 256 MB; graphics 64 MB DirectX 9.0b-compliant graphics card (see supported list*); 4 GB.
What are the recommended requirements for Far Cry?
Recommended: processor AMD Athlon 2-3 GHz or Pentium 4 2-3 GHz; 512-1024 MB; graphics 128 MB GeForce 4 128 MB to GeForce FX 5950; ATI Radeon 9500-9800 XT.
What graphics card do I need for Far Cry?
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 Far Cry?
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 Far Cry 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 Far Cry?
Yes. 8 GB meets the recommended memory for Far Cry.
How much storage does Far Cry need?
Far Cry needs 4 GB of free space.

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