Official specs from Steam
Far Cry 4 system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam.
Minimum
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.6 GHz Intel® Core™ i5-750 or 3.2 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X4 955 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD5850 (1 GB VRAM) |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 30 GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectX-compatible (5.1 surround sound recommended) |
| Additional Notes | Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended) |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.5 GHz Intel® Core™ i5-2400S or 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350 or better |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 or AMD Radeon R9 290X or better (2 GB VRAM) |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 30 GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectX-compatible (5.1 surround sound recommended) |
| Additional Notes | Supported video cards at the time of release: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better, GeForce GTX 700 series; AMD Radeon HD5850 or better, Radeon R9 series. Note: Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT officially supported. |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Far Cry 4?
Minimum: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD5850 (1 GB VRAM). Recommended: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 or AMD Radeon R9 290X or better (2 GB VRAM).
How much RAM does Far Cry 4 need?
Far Cry 4 needs 4 GB RAM at minimum, 8 GB RAM recommended.
How big is Far Cry 4?
Far Cry 4 requires 30 GB available space.
Does Far Cry 4 run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
There is no native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).