Official specs from Steam
BioShock Infinite system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native macOS version available. Native Linux build available.
Minimum
| OS * | Windows Vista Service Pack 2 32-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 2 DUO 2.4 GHz / AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz |
| Memory | 2GB |
| Hard Disk Space | 20 GB free |
| Video Card | DirectX10 Compatible ATI Radeon HD 3870 / NVIDIA 8800 GT / Intel HD 3000 Integrated Graphics |
| Video Card Memory | 512 MB |
| Sound | DirectX Compatible |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows 7 Service Pack 1 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Quad Core Processor |
| Memory | 4GB |
| Hard Disk Space | 30 GB free |
| Video Card | DirectX11 Compatible, AMD Radeon HD 6950 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 |
| Video Card Memory | 1024 MB |
| Sound | DirectX Compatible |
macOS minimum
| OS | 10.12 (Sierra) |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core) |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Hard Disk Space | 30 GB |
| Video Memory | 512 MB |
| Video Card | ATI Radeon HD 3870 / NVidia Geforce 640M / Intel HD4000 |
| Additional | BioShock Infinite supports both the Microsoft Xbox 360 wired gamepad and the PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller in addition to the Macintosh mouse and keyboard |
| NOTICE | This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive) |
| NOTICE | The following video chipsets are unsupported for BioShock Infinite: ATI RADEON 2000 series, HD 4670, HD 6490M and 6630M, NVIDIA 9000 series, 320M, 330M, Intel HD 3000, Intel Integrated GMA chipsets and 3100 |
| NOTICE | The Mac version of Bioshock Infinite is available in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish only. |
macOS recommended
| OS | 10.12 (Sierra) |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Dual-Core) |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Hard Disk Space | 30 GB |
| Video Memory | 512 MB |
| Video Card | ATI Radeon HD 5870 / NVidia Geforce GTX 775M |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for BioShock Infinite?
Minimum: DirectX10 Compatible ATI Radeon HD 3870 / NVIDIA 8800 GT / Intel HD 3000 Integrated Graphics. Recommended: DirectX11 Compatible, AMD Radeon HD 6950 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560.
How much RAM does BioShock Infinite need?
BioShock Infinite needs 2GB at minimum, 4GB recommended.
How big is BioShock Infinite?
BioShock Infinite requires 20 GB free.
Does BioShock Infinite run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
Yes, there is a native macOS version. A native Linux build is available.