Fallout 4
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- Radeon HD 7870
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 780 · Core i7-4790
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 6500 XT (~66 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~53 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- RPG
- Release
- Nov 9, 2015
- Developer
- Bethesda Game Studios
- Publisher
- Bethesda Softworks
From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.
Open WorldPost-apocalypticSingleplayerExplorationRPGAdventureAtmosphericShooterFirst-PersonStory Rich
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What you need for Fallout 4
Fallout 4 needs about a Radeon RX 6500 XT for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 9050 4GB at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6500 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Ryzen 5 5500 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 6700 | Ryzen 3 3300X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Fallout 4 →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 57 | 40 | 24 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 80 | 56 | 34 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 120 | 84 | 50 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 131 | 92 | 55 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 143 | 100 | 60 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 149 | 104 | 62 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 166 | 116 | 70 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 169 | 118 | 71 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 197 | 138 | 83 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 249 | 174 | 104 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 277 | 194 | 116 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 286 | 200 | 120 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 260 | 156 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 270 | 162 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 258 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Fallout 4 system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required) | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz/AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0 GHz or equivalent No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | Intel Core i7 4790 3.6 GHz/AMD FX-9590 4.7 GHz or equivalent |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 550 Ti 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or equivalent | NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB/AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB or equivalent |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 30 GB | 30 GB |
Source: Steam.
Fallout 4 on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 53 ultra | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 43 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 50 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 45 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 45 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 10
- Steam achievements
- 84
- Metacritic
- 84
- Features
- Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportPlayable without Timed InputSave AnytimeStereo SoundSurround SoundSteam CloudRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on TabletRemote Play on TVFamily Sharing
- Languages (10)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Japanese
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese
Latest news & patches
- Fallout 4 Update - August 18th Patch2026-08-18
- Fallout 4 Update - May 27thPatch2026-05-27
- Fallout Shelter Announce on Amazon Prime Video2026-01-15
- Find a new adventure in the Commonwealth with these Fallout 4 Creations.2025-12-21
- Fallout 4 December Patch - now availablePatch2025-12-16
- Fallout 4 - November Patch Now AvailablePatch2025-11-21
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Fallout 4 run on a GTX 1650?
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Fallout 4's recommended spec. We estimate ~57 fps at 1080p high (range 46–69, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1080p, use the medium preset. Its 4 GB of video memory covers the 3 GB the game recommends. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 6500 XT (~66 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Fallout 4 run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates Fallout 4 Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~53 fps on the ultra preset (range 42–63, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is reachable on the high preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Fallout 4 at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 9050 4GB or faster: ~72 fps (range 58–86, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 6500 XT is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Fallout 4 by brand.
Can I run Fallout 4 on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~74 fps (range 59–89, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~78 fps at 1080p low. Fallout 4 on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Fallout 4 need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for Fallout 4. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 2 GB at minimum and 3 GB recommended.
How much storage does Fallout 4 take?
Fallout 4 needs 30 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required).