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Prey was released on May 4, 2017. Steam files it under Action and Adventure. It needs 20 GB of free storage.
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Prey system requirements
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Prey needs at least GTX 660 2GB, AMD Radeon 7850 2GB and Intel i5-2400, AMD FX-8320, 8 GB of RAM and 20 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a GeForce GTX 780 or better.
Updated October 3, 2026
What it takes to run Prey
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | GTX 660 2GB, AMD Radeon 7850 2GB | Intel i5-2400, AMD FX-8320 | 8 GB |
| Recommended | GTX 970 4GB, AMD R9 290 4GB | Intel i7-2600K, AMD FX-8350 | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | GeForce GTX 780 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | GeForce GTX 970 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | GeForce RTX 3050 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 Prey
The publisher's minimum for Prey is GTX 660 2GB, AMD Radeon 7850 2GB with Intel i5-2400, AMD FX-8320, and the recommended hardware is GTX 970 4GB, AMD R9 290 4GB. We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.
In our estimates a GeForce GTX 780 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a GeForce GTX 970 does the same at 1440p, and a GeForce RTX 3050 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 Prey
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 300+ fps | Ultra 275 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 221 fps | Ultra 123 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 217 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 225 fps | Ultra 125 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | Ultra 184 fps | Ultra 132 fps | Ultra 74 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 217 fps | Ultra 121 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | Ultra 150 fps | Ultra 108 fps | Ultra 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | Ultra 110 fps | Ultra 79 fps | High 61 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | Ultra 116 fps | Ultra 84 fps | High 65 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Ultra 87 fps | Ultra 62 fps | Medium 67 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | High 78 fps | Medium 78 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Ultra 65 fps | High 65 fps | Low 69 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 273 fps | Ultra 152 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 291 fps | Ultra 210 fps | Ultra 116 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | Ultra 139 fps | Ultra 100 fps | High 77 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | Ultra 62 fps | High 62 fps | Low 66 fps |
| Arc B580 | Ultra 200 fps | Ultra 144 fps | Ultra 80 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 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 Prey
What are the minimum system requirements for Prey?
Minimum: Intel i5-2400, AMD FX-8320, GTX 660 2GB, AMD Radeon 7850 2GB, 8 GB of memory, 20 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for Prey?
Recommended: Intel i7-2600K, AMD FX-8350, GTX 970 4GB, AMD R9 290 4GB, 16 GB of memory.
What graphics card do I need to run Prey at 60 fps?
In our estimate a GeForce GTX 780 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a GeForce GTX 970 for 1440p.
How much RAM does Prey 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 Prey need?
About 20 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run Prey?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 209 fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs great.
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