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Outlast system requirements

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Released Sep 4, 2013Action, Adventure, Indie5 GB storageSteam

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Outlast needs at least 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX / ATI Radeon HD 3xxx series and 2.2 GHz Dual Core CPU, 2 GB of RAM and 5 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 Outlast

TargetGraphics cardProcessorMemory
Minimum512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX / ATI Radeon HD 3xxx series2.2 GHz Dual Core CPU2 GB
Recommended1GB NVIDIA GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 6850 or better2.8 GHz Quad Core CPU3 GB
60 fps, 1080p HighGeForce GTX 645 or betterIntel Pentium G4560 or better16 GB
60 fps, 1440p HighGeForce GTX 750 Ti or betterIntel Pentium G4560 or better16 GB
60 fps, 4K HighGeForce GTX 780 or betterIntel Pentium G4560 or better16 GB

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

About Outlast

Outlast was released on September 4, 2013. Steam files it under Action, Adventure and Indie. It needs 5 GB of free storage.

How to get the best frame rate in Outlast

The publisher's minimum for Outlast is 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX / ATI Radeon HD 3xxx series with 2.2 GHz Dual Core CPU, and the recommended hardware is 1GB NVIDIA GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 6850 or better. 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 GeForce GTX 750 Ti does the same at 1440p, and a GeForce GTX 780 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 Outlast

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 198 fps
GeForce RTX 3080Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fps
GeForce RTX 3060Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 291 fpsUltra 162 fps
GeForce RTX 3050Ultra 296 fpsUltra 213 fpsUltra 119 fps
GeForce RTX 2060Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 225 fpsUltra 125 fps
GeForce GTX 1660 SuperUltra 233 fpsUltra 168 fpsUltra 93 fps
GeForce GTX 1650Ultra 150 fpsUltra 108 fpsUltra 60 fps
GeForce GTX 1060 6GBUltra 176 fpsUltra 126 fpsUltra 70 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 269 fpsUltra 150 fps
Radeon RX 580Ultra 167 fpsUltra 120 fpsUltra 67 fps
Arc B580Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 215 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 3 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 Outlast

What are the minimum system requirements for Outlast?

Minimum: 2.2 GHz Dual Core CPU, 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX / ATI Radeon HD 3xxx series, 2 GB of memory, 5 GB of free storage.

What are the recommended system requirements for Outlast?

Recommended: 2.8 GHz Quad Core CPU, 1GB NVIDIA GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 6850 or better, 3 GB of memory.

What graphics card do I need to run Outlast 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 GeForce GTX 750 Ti for 1440p.

How much RAM does Outlast need?

The minimum is 2 GB and the recommendation is 3 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.

How much storage does Outlast need?

About 5 GB of free space, plus room for updates.

Can an RTX 3060 run Outlast?

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

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