Fallout 76
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 780 · Core i5-6600K
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 970 · Core i7-4790
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~70 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Playable · ~45 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- RPG
- Release
- Apr 14, 2020
- Developer
- Bethesda Game Studios
- Publisher
- Bethesda Softworks
Twenty-five years after the bombs fall, you and your fellow Vault Dwellers emerge into post-nuclear America. Join millions of players as you explore, build, quest, and triumph in a massive open-world multiplayer adventure.
Open WorldMultiplayerPost-apocalypticRPGDark ComedyCapitalismSurvivalBase BuildingCo-opShooter
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What you need for Fallout 76
Fallout 76 needs about a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 6600 | Ryzen 5 5500 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5060 | Ryzen 3 3300X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6700 | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Fallout 76 →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 48 | 34 | 20 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 67 | 47 | 28 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 101 | 71 | 42 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 110 | 77 | 46 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 120 | 84 | 50 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 125 | 87 | 52 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 139 | 97 | 58 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 142 | 99 | 59 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 166 | 116 | 70 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 209 | 146 | 88 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 233 | 163 | 98 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 240 | 168 | 101 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 218 | 131 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 227 | 136 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 217 |
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 76 system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 8.1/10 (64-bit versions) | Windows 8.1/10 (64-bit versions) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6600k 3.5 GHz /AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz or equivalent | Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz /AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 GHz |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD Radeon R9 285 2GB or equivalent | NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB /AMD R9 290X 4GB |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 96 GB | 96 GB |
Source: Steam.
Fallout 76 on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Playable
Steam Deck · playable
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- !Interface text is not legible
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
Steam Machine · playable
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 45 ultra | Steam Deck Playable |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 36 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 42 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 37 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 37 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · 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
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 3
- Steam achievements
- 72
- Features
- Multi-playerMMOPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opSteam AchievementsIn-App PurchasesChat Speech-to-textPlayable without Timed InputStereo SoundSurround SoundPartial Controller SupportRemote Play on Tablet
- Languages (13)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Portuguese - Brazil
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese
Latest news & patches
- Fallout 76: The Slasher Release Notes2026-09-15
- Maintenance Announcement - September 15, 20262026-09-11
- Pint-Sized Terror Stalks Appalachia in The Slasher UpdatePatch2026-09-01
- “The Slasher” Cuts In on September 152026-08-18
- Infestations Balance Adjustment - July 31, 20262026-07-31
- Fallout 76 Update Notes - July 21, 2026Patch2026-07-21
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Fallout 76 run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Fallout 76's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~48 fps at 1080p high (range 38–58, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1080p, use the medium preset. Its 4 GB of video memory covers the 4 GB the game recommends. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~70 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Fallout 76 run on Steam Deck?
Yes, with issues. Valve rates Fallout 76 Steam Deck Playable. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~45 fps on the ultra preset (range 36–54, medium confidence, ±20%). Our spec-based model is conservative for games tuned for Steam Deck; Valve's test result comes first. 60 fps is reachable on the medium preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Fallout 76 at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 9050 4GB or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–73, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 6700. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Fallout 76 by brand.
Can I run Fallout 76 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: ~62 fps (range 50–75, medium confidence, ±20%). Fallout 76 on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Fallout 76 need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for Fallout 76. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 3 GB at minimum and 4 GB recommended.
How much storage does Fallout 76 take?
Fallout 76 needs 96 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 8.1/10 (64-bit versions).