Resident Evil 4
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- Radeon RX 560 · Ryzen 3 1200
- Recommended
- Radeon RX 5700 · Ryzen 5 3600
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 9050 4GB (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~31 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure
- Release
- Mar 23, 2023
- Developer
- CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
- Publisher
- CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.
HorrorActionSurvival HorrorThird-Person ShooterSingleplayerZombiesStory RichSurvivalRemakeDark
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What you need for Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 4 needs about a Radeon RX 9050 4GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and an Arc A750 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 9050 4GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 6700 XT | Ryzen 5 7600 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Arc A750 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 6900 XT | Ryzen 7 5800X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3080 10GB | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Resident Evil 4 →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 33 | 23 | 14 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 47 | 33 | 20 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 70 | 49 | 29 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 77 | 54 | 32 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 83 | 58 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 87 | 61 | 36 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 97 | 68 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 98 | 69 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 115 | 81 | 48 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 145 | 102 | 61 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 162 | 113 | 68 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 167 | 117 | 70 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 217 | 152 | 91 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 225 | 158 | 95 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 251 | 151 |
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.
Resident Evil 4 system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64 bit) | Windows 10 (64 bit)/Windows 11 (64 bit) |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 / Intel Core i5-7500 | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Intel Core i7 8700 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 560 with 4GB VRAM / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4GB VRAM | AMD Radeon RX 5700 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory | 4 GB | — |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Notes | Estimated performance (when set to Prioritize Performance): 1080p/45fps. ・Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. ・AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 required to support ray tracing. | Estimated performance: 1080p/60fps ・Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. ・AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 required to support ray tracing. |
Source: Steam.
Resident Evil 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
- ✗First time setup requires active internet connection
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗First time setup requires active internet connection
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗First time setup requires active internet connection
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 31 ultra | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 32 high | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 37 high | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 33 high | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 33 high | 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
- 27
- Steam achievements
- 46
- Metacritic
- 91
- Features
- Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsSteam CloudHDR availableFamily Sharing
- Languages (14)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Polish
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America
Latest news & patches
- Resident Evil Veronica Store Page now open!2026-06-08
- Capcom SGF Sale now on! Demo also available!2026-06-08
- Survive the deranged terror of Resident Evil Veronica2026-06-05
- Resident Evil Requiem out now!2026-02-27
- The clock's ticking...it's time for a new trailer.2026-02-13
- Resident Evil Showcase coming Jan 15, 20262026-01-15
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Resident Evil 4 run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Resident Evil 4's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~33 fps at 1080p high (range 27–40, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. 60 fps at 1080p is out of reach. Its 4 GB of video memory covers the 4 GB the game requires at minimum. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 9050 4GB (~60 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Resident Evil 4 run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates Resident Evil 4 Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~31 fps on the ultra preset (range 25–37, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is reachable on the low preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Resident Evil 4 at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to an Arc A750 or faster: ~61 fps (range 49–73, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 9050 4GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 3080 10GB. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Resident Evil 4 by brand.
Can I run Resident Evil 4 on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~45 fps at 1080p low. Resident Evil 4 on the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Resident Evil 4 need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for Resident Evil 4. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 4 GB at minimum.