Developer:: Square Enix
Publisher:: Square Enix
Release date:: 5 December 2013 (12 years ago)
User score:: 4.2 / 5
Hardware demand level:: 1 / 10 - not demanding
Ray tracing support:: no data

Official system requirements for PC

To run FINAL FANTASY VIII, you'll need at least 1 GB of RAM and 4 GB of free disk space. As for your CPU, an Pentium 4 2.4 GHz is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core 2 Duo E7600 or better.

Minimum

Graphics card:: DirectX 9.0c compatible card

CPU:: 1Core CPU 2GHz or faster

Memory:: 1 GB RAM

File size:: 4 GB available space

Operating system:: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8 (32/64-bit)

DirectX:: Version 9.0c

Performance on your PC

Performance on your GPU

RTX 3060

minimum
Any

recommended
GeForce 9600 GT

GeForce RTX 3060 is 36.0x faster than GeForce 9600 GT. Your graphics card can run the game at recommended settings.

Performance on your CPU

i5-12400

minimum
Pentium 4 2.4 GHz

recommended
Core 2 Duo E7600

Core i5-12400 is 16.5x faster than Core 2 Duo E7600. Your CPU can run the game at recommended settings.

Community ratings

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FINAL FANTASY VIII System Requirements: Can You Run It?