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Max Payne 3 system requirements

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Released May 31, 2012Action35 GB storageSteam

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Max Payne 3 needs at least NVIDIA 8600 GT 512MB VRAM – NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB VRAM / Radeon HD 3400 512MB VRAM - Radeon HD 7970 3GB VRAM and Intel Dual Core 2.4 GHZ - i7 3930K 6 Core x 3.06 GHZ / AMD Dual Core 2.6 GHZ - FX-8150 8 Core x 3.6 GHZ, 2 GB of RAM and 35 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a GeForce GT 710 or better.

Updated October 4, 2026

What it takes to run Max Payne 3

TargetGraphics cardProcessorMemory
MinimumNVIDIA 8600 GT 512MB VRAM – NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB VRAM / Radeon HD 3400 512MB VRAM - Radeon HD 7970 3GB VRAMIntel Dual Core 2.4 GHZ - i7 3930K 6 Core x 3.06 GHZ / AMD Dual Core 2.6 GHZ - FX-8150 8 Core x 3.6 GHZ2 GB
Recommended–––
60 fps, 1080p HighGeForce GT 710 or betterRyzen 3 2200 or better16 GB
60 fps, 1440p HighRadeon R7 240 or betterRyzen 3 2200 or better16 GB
60 fps, 4K HighGeForce GT 1030 or betterRyzen 3 2200 or better16 GB

The first two rows are the publisher's numbers. The rows below are our own estimates from the scoring model.

About Max Payne 3

Max Payne 3 was released on May 31, 2012. Steam files it under Action. It needs 35 GB of free storage.

How to get the best frame rate in Max Payne 3

The publisher's minimum for Max Payne 3 is NVIDIA 8600 GT 512MB VRAM – NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB VRAM / Radeon HD 3400 512MB VRAM - Radeon HD 7970 3GB VRAM with Intel Dual Core 2.4 GHZ - i7 3930K 6 Core x 3.06 GHZ / AMD Dual Core 2.6 GHZ - FX-8150 8 Core x 3.6 GHZ, and the recommended hardware is not stated. Because the publisher lists no recommended tier, we assume hardware about 50 percent faster than the minimum for our estimates.

In our estimates a GeForce GT 710 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a Radeon R7 240 does the same at 1440p, and a GeForce GT 1030 at 4K. Cards below that can still play the game, at Medium or Low.

In competitive games frame rate and low latency matter more than looks. Use Low or Medium shadows and effects, keep textures as high as your video memory allows, and aim to stay above your monitor's refresh rate.

Best graphics card for Max Payne 3

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 card1080p1440p4K
GeForce RTX 5090Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fps
GeForce RTX 5070Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fps
GeForce RTX 4090Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fps
GeForce RTX 4070 SuperUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fps
GeForce RTX 4060Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fps
GeForce RTX 3080Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fps
GeForce RTX 3060Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fps
GeForce RTX 3050Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fps
GeForce RTX 2060Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fps
GeForce GTX 1660 SuperUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fps
GeForce GTX 1650Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 196 fps
GeForce GTX 1060 6GBUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 228 fps
Radeon RX 9070 XTUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fps
Radeon RX 7800 XTUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fps
Radeon RX 6600Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fps
Radeon RX 580Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 217 fps
Arc B580Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ 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. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.

Processor

A processor like the Ryzen 3 2200 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 Max Payne 3

What are the minimum system requirements for Max Payne 3?

Minimum: Intel Dual Core 2.4 GHZ - i7 3930K 6 Core x 3.06 GHZ / AMD Dual Core 2.6 GHZ - FX-8150 8 Core x 3.6 GHZ, NVIDIA 8600 GT 512MB VRAM – NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB VRAM / Radeon HD 3400 512MB VRAM - Radeon HD 7970 3GB VRAM, 2 GB of memory, 35 GB of free storage.

What are the recommended system requirements for Max Payne 3?

The publisher does not list a recommended tier. We assume hardware about 50% faster than the minimum for our estimates.

What graphics card do I need to run Max Payne 3 at 60 fps?

In our estimate a GeForce GT 710 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a Radeon R7 240 for 1440p.

How much RAM does Max Payne 3 need?

The minimum is 2 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.

How much storage does Max Payne 3 need?

About 35 GB of free space, plus room for updates.

Can an RTX 3060 run Max Payne 3?

Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 300+ fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs great.

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