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Alan Wake was released on February 16, 2012. Steam files it under Action and Adventure. It needs 8 GB of free storage.
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Alan Wake system requirements
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Alan Wake needs at least DirectX 10 compatible with 512MB RAM and Dual Core 2GHz Intel or 2.8GHz AMD, 2 GB of RAM and 8 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a Radeon R7 250 or better.
Updated October 3, 2026
What it takes to run Alan Wake
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | DirectX 10 compatible with 512MB RAM | Dual Core 2GHz Intel or 2.8GHz AMD | 2 GB |
| Recommended | DirectX 10 compatible or later with 1GB RAM | Quad Core 2.66GHz Intel or 3.2GHz AMD | 4 GB |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | Radeon R7 250 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | GeForce GT 1030 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | GeForce GTX 1050 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
The first two rows are the publisher's numbers. The rows below are our own estimates from the scoring model.
How to get the best frame rate in Alan Wake
The publisher's minimum for Alan Wake is DirectX 10 compatible with 512MB RAM with Dual Core 2GHz Intel or 2.8GHz AMD, and the recommended hardware is DirectX 10 compatible or later with 1GB RAM. We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.
In our estimates a Radeon R7 250 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a GeForce GT 1030 does the same at 1440p, and a GeForce GTX 1050 at 4K. Cards below that can still play the game, at Medium or Low.
Open world and story games are limited by the graphics card in busy areas and by video memory in new locations. If you see stutter when you enter a new area, lower the texture setting a step. Turn on upscaling if the game offers it.
Best graphics card for Alan Wake
Estimated fps at 1080p on High by graphics card, and the best 60 fps preset at each resolution.
90+ great60+ smooth40+ playable30+ low settingsbelow 30
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 242 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 198 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 261 fps | Ultra 145 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 275 fps | Ultra 153 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Ultra 285 fps | Ultra 205 fps | Ultra 114 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | Ultra 184 fps | Ultra 132 fps | Ultra 74 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Ultra 215 fps | Ultra 155 fps | Ultra 86 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 183 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | Ultra 204 fps | Ultra 147 fps | Ultra 82 fps |
| Arc B580 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 263 fps |
The highest quality preset that still holds 60 fps. Estimates with a processor that does not limit the card.
Memory and processor
Memory
Minimum 2 GB, recommended 4 GB. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.
Processor
A processor like the Intel Pentium G4560 meets the recommended CPU level. For many fps in fast games, a quick CPU matters as much as the graphics card. Check your pairing.
Questions about Alan Wake
What are the minimum system requirements for Alan Wake?
Minimum: Dual Core 2GHz Intel or 2.8GHz AMD, DirectX 10 compatible with 512MB RAM, 2 GB of memory, 8 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for Alan Wake?
Recommended: Quad Core 2.66GHz Intel or 3.2GHz AMD, DirectX 10 compatible or later with 1GB RAM, 4 GB of memory.
What graphics card do I need to run Alan Wake at 60 fps?
In our estimate a Radeon R7 250 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a GeForce GT 1030 for 1440p.
How much RAM does Alan Wake need?
The minimum is 2 GB and the recommendation is 4 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.
How much storage does Alan Wake need?
About 8 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run Alan Wake?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 300+ fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs great.
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