Just Cause 3 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Just Cause 3
Developer:
Avalanche Studios
Publisher:
Square Enix
Release date:
1 December 2015 (9 years ago)
User score:
4.2 / 5 (280 votes)
Hardware demand level:
3.1 / 10 - moderately demanding
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Official Just Cause 3 system requirements for PC

To run Just Cause 3, you'll need at least 6 GB of RAM and 54 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon HD 7870, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 780. As for your CPU, an Core i5-2500K is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-3770 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 (2GB) / AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2GB)
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5-2500k, 3.3GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1075T 3GHz
Pass RAM:
6 GB RAM
File size:
54 GB available space
Operating system:
Vista SP2 / Windows 7.1 SP1 / Windows 8.1 (64-bit Operating System Required)
DirectX:
DirectX 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (3GB) / AMD R9 290 (4GB)
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz / AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
54 GB available space
Operating system:
Vista SP2 / Windows 7.1 SP1 / Windows 8.1 (64-bit Operating System Required)
DirectX:
DirectX 11

Just Cause 3 performance on your PC

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Just Cause 3 performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 780
30 fps @ low
1024×768
60 fps @ medium
1366×768
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 2.1x faster than GeForce GTX 780. Your graphics card can run Just Cause 3 at recommended settings according to Avalanche Studios.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Just Cause 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
170−180
medium settings / 768p
160−170
high settings / 768p
130−140
ultra settings / 1080p
120−130
4K / 2160p
70−75

Just Cause 3 performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-3770

Core i5-12400 is 3.0x faster than Core i7-3770. Your CPU can run Just Cause 3 at recommended settings according to Avalanche Studios.

FAQ

When was Just Cause 3 released?
Just Cause 3 was released on 1 December 2015.
How much RAM do I need for Just Cause 3?
You need a minimum of 6 GB RAM for Just Cause 3. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Just Cause 3?
Just Cause 3 occupies about 54 GB of disk space.
Is Just Cause 3 a demanding game?
Just Cause 3 is a moderately demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 3.1 out of 10.

Community ratings

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