About Dishonored
Dishonored was released on October 8, 2012. Steam files it under Action and Adventure. It needs 9 GB of free storage.
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Dishonored system requirements
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Dishonored needs at least DirectX 9 compatible with 512 MB video RAM or better (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 5850) and 3.0 GHz dual core or better, 3 GB of RAM and 9 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a GeForce GTX 645 or better.
Updated October 3, 2026
What it takes to run Dishonored
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | DirectX 9 compatible with 512 MB video RAM or better (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 5850) | 3.0 GHz dual core or better | 3 GB |
| Recommended | DirectX 9 compatible with 768 MB video RAM or better (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 5850) | 2.4 GHz quad core or better (enhanced for multi-core processors) | 4 GB |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | GeForce GTX 645 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | Radeon RX 550 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | Radeon RX 470 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 Dishonored
The publisher's minimum for Dishonored is DirectX 9 compatible with 512 MB video RAM or better (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 5850) with 3.0 GHz dual core or better, and the recommended hardware is DirectX 9 compatible with 768 MB video RAM or better (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 5850). We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.
In our estimates a GeForce GTX 645 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a Radeon RX 550 does the same at 1440p, and a Radeon RX 470 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 Dishonored
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 181 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 298 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 267 fps | Ultra 148 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | Ultra 272 fps | Ultra 196 fps | Ultra 109 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | Ultra 286 fps | Ultra 206 fps | Ultra 115 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Ultra 214 fps | Ultra 154 fps | Ultra 85 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | Ultra 138 fps | Ultra 99 fps | High 77 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Ultra 161 fps | Ultra 116 fps | Ultra 64 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 287 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 247 fps | Ultra 137 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | Ultra 154 fps | Ultra 111 fps | Ultra 61 fps |
| Arc B580 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 198 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 3 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 Dishonored
What are the minimum system requirements for Dishonored?
Minimum: 3.0 GHz dual core or better, DirectX 9 compatible with 512 MB video RAM or better (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 5850), 3 GB of memory, 9 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for Dishonored?
Recommended: 2.4 GHz quad core or better (enhanced for multi-core processors), DirectX 9 compatible with 768 MB video RAM or better (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 5850), 4 GB of memory.
What graphics card do I need to run Dishonored at 60 fps?
In our estimate a GeForce GTX 645 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a Radeon RX 550 for 1440p.
How much RAM does Dishonored need?
The minimum is 3 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 Dishonored need?
About 9 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run Dishonored?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 300+ fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs great.
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