Official specs from Steam
Gears 5 system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam.
Minimum
| Note | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
|---|---|
| OS * | Windows 7 SP1 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | AMD FX-6000 series | Intel i3 Skylake |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon R9 280 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (Windows 10) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (Windows 7) |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 80 GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectX compatible |
Recommended
| Note | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 | Intel i5 Skylake |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 570 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (Windows 10) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660ti (Windows 7) |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 80 GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectX compatible |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Gears 5?
Minimum: AMD Radeon R9 280 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (Windows 10) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (Windows 7). Recommended: AMD Radeon RX 570 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (Windows 10) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660ti (Windows 7).
How much RAM does Gears 5 need?
Gears 5 needs 8 GB RAM at minimum, 8 GB RAM recommended.
How big is Gears 5?
Gears 5 requires 80 GB available space.
Does Gears 5 run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
There is no native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).