The Last of Us Part I
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- Radeon RX 470 · Core i7-4770K
- Recommended
- Radeon RX 5700 XT · Ryzen 5 3600X
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce RTX 3060 8GB (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~31 fps high (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure
- Release
- Mar 28, 2023
- Developer
- Naughty Dog LLC, Iron Galaxy Studios
- Publisher
- PlayStation Publishing LLC
Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™.
Story RichPost-apocalypticHorrorZombiesAction-AdventureSingleplayerShooterThird-Person ShooterSurvivalThird Person
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What you need for The Last of Us Part I
The Last of Us Part I needs about a GeForce RTX 3060 8GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and an Arc B580 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 3060 8GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | Ryzen 5 7600 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Arc B580 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | Ryzen 7 5800X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6900 XT | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for The Last of Us Part I →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 27 | 19 | 11 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 38 | 27 | 16 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 57 | 40 | 24 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 63 | 44 | 26 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 68 | 48 | 29 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 71 | 50 | 30 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 79 | 55 | 33 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 80 | 56 | 34 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 94 | 66 | 40 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 119 | 83 | 50 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 132 | 93 | 56 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 136 | 95 | 57 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 177 | 124 | 74 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 184 | 129 | 77 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 293 | 205 | 123 |
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.
The Last of Us Part I system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (Version 1909 or Newer) | Windows 10 (Version 1909 or Newer) |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, Intel Core i7-4770K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel Core i7-8700 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 470 (4 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT (4 GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4 GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) Radeon RX 470Radeon RX 6500 XTGeForce GTX 970GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB) Radeon RX 5700 XTRadeon RX 6600 XTGeForce RTX 2070 SuperGeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 100 GB | 100 GB |
| Notes | SSD Recommended | SSD Recommended |
Source: Steam.
The Last of Us Part I 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
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 31 high | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 34 medium | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 30 high | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 35 medium | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 35 medium | 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
- 0
- Steam achievements
- 29
- Features
- Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsAdjustable Text SizeCamera ComfortColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyGamepad RecommendedNarrated Game MenusDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportSave AnytimeStereo SoundSubtitle OptionsSurround SoundSteam CloudRemote Play on TVFamily Sharing
- Languages (25)
- English, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Dutch, Greek, French, German, Danish, Finnish, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Croatian
Full audio: English, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Greek, French, German, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Spanish - Latin America, Turkish
Latest news & patches
- Celebrating The Last of Us Day 20252025-09-26
- The Last of Us Part I v1.1.5 Patch NotesPatch2025-07-03
- The Last of Us Part I v1.1.4 Patch NotesPatch2025-01-24
- The Last of Us Part I v1.1.3.1 Patch NotesPatch2024-04-25
- The Last of Us Part I v1.1.3 Patch NotesPatch2024-03-19
- The Last of Us Part I v1.1.2 Patch NotesPatch2023-08-23
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can The Last of Us Part I run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets The Last of Us Part I's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~35 fps at 1080p medium (range 28–43, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. 60 fps at 1080p is out of reach. Its 4 GB of video memory is below the 8 GB the game recommends. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB (~60 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can The Last of Us Part I run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates The Last of Us Part I Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~31 fps on the high preset (range 23–39, medium confidence, ±25%). 60 fps is out of reach; 40 fps works on medium. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for The Last of Us Part I at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to an Arc B580 or faster: ~61 fps (range 49–73, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 6900 XT. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for The Last of Us Part I by brand.
Can I run The Last of Us Part I on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 3060 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 ~37 fps at 1080p low. The Last of Us Part I on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does The Last of Us Part I need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 16 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for The Last of Us Part I. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 4 GB at minimum and 8 GB recommended.
How much storage does The Last of Us Part I take?
The Last of Us Part I needs 100 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam, and the publisher says an SSD is required. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 (Version 1909 or Newer).