Fallout 3 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Fallout 3
Developer:
Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher:
Bethesda Softworks
Release date:
28 October 2008 (16 years ago)
User score:
4.3 / 5 (469 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.2 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Fallout 3 system requirements for PC

To run Fallout 3, you'll need at least 1 GB of RAM. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon HD 8210E, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce 8800 GT. As for your CPU, an Pentium 4 660 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core 2 Duo E6540 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 256MB RAM (NVIDIA 6800 or better/ATI X850 or better)*
Pass CPU:
2.4 Ghz Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent processor
Pass RAM:
1GB System RAM (XP)/ 2GB System RAM (Vista)
File size:
no data
Operating system:
Windows XP/Vista
DirectX:
Direct X 9.0c

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512MB RAM (NVIDIA 8800 series, ATI 3800 series)*
Pass CPU:
Intel Core 2 Duo processor
Pass RAM:
2 GB System RAM
File size:
no data
Operating system:
Windows XP/Vista
DirectX:
Direct X 9.0c

Fallout 3 performance on your PC

Fallout 3 performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce 8800 GT
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 36.3x faster than GeForce 8800 GT. Your graphics card can run Fallout 3 at recommended settings according to Bethesda Game Studios.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Fallout 3 FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 768p
250−260
medium settings / 1080p
250−260
ultra settings / 1080p
250−260
4K / 2160p
250−260

Fallout 3 performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
minimum
Any
recommended
Core 2 Duo E6540

Core i5-12400 is 23.9x faster than Core 2 Duo E6540. Your CPU can run Fallout 3 at recommended settings according to Bethesda Game Studios.

FAQ

When was Fallout 3 released?
Fallout 3 was released on 28 October 2008.
How much RAM do I need for Fallout 3?
You need a minimum of 1 GB RAM for Fallout 3. Yet, 2 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
Is Fallout 3 a demanding game?
Fallout 3 is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.2 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.3 469 votes

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