Official specs from Steam
Assassin's Creed system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam.
Minimum
| Supported OS | Windows® XP/Windows Vista® (only) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Dual core processor 2.6 GHz Intel® Pentium® D or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 3800+ (Intel Core® 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ or better recommended) |
| System Memory | Windows XP: 1 GB RAM / Windows Vista: 2 GB RAM |
| Video Card | 256 MB DirectX® 10.0-compliant video card or DirectX 9.0-compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (*see supported list) |
| Sound Card | DirectX 9.0 or 10.0-compliant sound card (5.1 sound card recommended) |
| DirectX Version | Direct X 9.0 (Windows XP) or 10.0 (Windows Vista) libraries |
| Hard Disk | 8 GB available hard disk space |
| Supported Peripherals | Keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360® Controller for Windows recommended) |
| Note | *Supported video cards at time of release: ATI® RADEON® X1600** /1650**- 1950/ HD 2000/3000 series, NVIDIA GeForce® 6800**/7/8/9 series. **PCI Express only supported. Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT supported. These chipsets are the only ones that will run this game. For the most up-to-date requirements, please visit the FAQ for this game at: . |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Assassin's Creed?
Minimum: 256 MB DirectX® 10.0-compliant video card or DirectX 9.0-compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (*see supported list).
How much RAM does Assassin's Creed need?
Assassin's Creed needs Windows XP: 1 GB RAM / Windows Vista: 2 GB RAM at minimum.
How big is Assassin's Creed?
Assassin's Creed requires 8 GB available hard disk space.
Does Assassin's Creed run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
There is no native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).