About Mass Effect Legendary Edition
Mass Effect Legendary Edition was released on May 14, 2021. Steam files it under Action and RPG. It needs 120 GB of free storage, which is a large install, so check your drive before you buy.
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Mass Effect Legendary Edition system requirements
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Mass Effect Legendary Edition needs at least GPU: NVIDIA GTX 760, AMD Radeon 7970 / R9280X GPU RAM: 2 GB Video Memory and Intel Core i5 3570 or AMD FX-8350, 8 GB of RAM and 120 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or better.
Updated October 3, 2026
What it takes to run Mass Effect Legendary Edition
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | GPU: NVIDIA GTX 760, AMD Radeon 7970 / R9280X GPU RAM: 2 GB Video Memory | Intel Core i5 3570 or AMD FX-8350 | 8 GB |
| Recommended | GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / RTX 200, Radeon Vega 56, GPU RAM: 4 GB Video Memory | Intel Core i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or better | Core i7-7700 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | GeForce RTX 2060 Super or better | Core i7-7700 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | Radeon RX 6800 or better | Core i7-7700 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 Mass Effect Legendary Edition
The publisher's minimum for Mass Effect Legendary Edition is GPU: NVIDIA GTX 760, AMD Radeon 7970 / R9280X GPU RAM: 2 GB Video Memory with Intel Core i5 3570 or AMD FX-8350, and the recommended hardware is GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / RTX 200, Radeon Vega 56, GPU RAM: 4 GB Video Memory. We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.
In our estimates a GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a GeForce RTX 2060 Super does the same at 1440p, and a Radeon RX 6800 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 Mass Effect Legendary Edition
Estimated fps at 1080p on High by graphics card, and the best 60 fps preset at each resolution.
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| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 231 fps | Ultra 128 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 143 fps | Ultra 103 fps | High 80 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 253 fps | Ultra 183 fps | Ultra 101 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 146 fps | Ultra 105 fps | High 81 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | Ultra 86 fps | High 86 fps | Medium 67 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 141 fps | Ultra 101 fps | High 78 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | Ultra 70 fps | High 70 fps | Low 74 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | High 71 fps | Medium 72 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | High 75 fps | Medium 76 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Medium 79 fps | Low 77 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | Low 69 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Low 80 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 177 fps | Ultra 127 fps | Ultra 71 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 136 fps | Ultra 98 fps | High 75 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | Ultra 65 fps | High 65 fps | Low 68 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | Low 77 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Arc B580 | Ultra 93 fps | Ultra 67 fps | Medium 73 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 8 GB, recommended 16 GB. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.
Processor
A processor like the Core i7-7700 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 Mass Effect Legendary Edition
What are the minimum system requirements for Mass Effect Legendary Edition?
Minimum: Intel Core i5 3570 or AMD FX-8350, GPU: NVIDIA GTX 760, AMD Radeon 7970 / R9280X GPU RAM: 2 GB Video Memory, 8 GB of memory, 120 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for Mass Effect Legendary Edition?
Recommended: Intel Core i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / RTX 200, Radeon Vega 56, GPU RAM: 4 GB Video Memory, 16 GB of memory.
What graphics card do I need to run Mass Effect Legendary Edition at 60 fps?
In our estimate a GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a GeForce RTX 2060 Super for 1440p.
How much RAM does Mass Effect Legendary Edition need?
The minimum is 8 GB and the recommendation is 16 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.
How much storage does Mass Effect Legendary Edition need?
About 120 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run Mass Effect Legendary Edition?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 97 fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs great.
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