Metro 2033 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Metro 2033
Developer:
4A Games
Publisher:
Deep Silver
Release date:
16 March 2010 (14 years ago)
User score:
4.5 / 5 (595 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.4 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Metro 2033 system requirements for PC

To run Metro 2033, you'll need at least 1 GB of RAM. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce 8800 GS, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 260. As for your CPU, an Core 2 Duo E6540 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an A6-5400K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
DirectX 9, Shader Model 3 compliant graphics cards (GeForce 8800, GeForce GT220 and above)
Pass CPU:
Dual core CPU (any Core 2 Duo or better)
Pass RAM:
1GB RAM
File size:
no data
Operating system:
Windows XP, Vista, or 7
DirectX:
DirectX 9.0c

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
DirectX 10 compliant graphics card (GeForce GTX 260 and above)
Pass CPU:
Any Quad Core or 3.0+ GHz Dual Core CPU
Pass RAM:
2GB RAM
File size:
no data
Operating system:
Windows XP, Vista, or 7
DirectX:
DirectX 10 or higher

Metro 2033 performance on your PC

Metro 2033 performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 260
30 fps @ low
800×600
60 fps @ medium
1360×768
60 fps @ high
1600×900
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1200

GeForce RTX 3060 is 14.1x faster than GeForce GTX 260. Your graphics card can run Metro 2033 at recommended settings according to 4A Games.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Metro 2033 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 / 600p
170−180
medium settings / 768p
170−180
high settings / 900p
140−150
ultra settings / 1200p
80−85

Metro 2033 performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
A6-5400K

Core i5-12400 is 15.2x faster than A6-5400K. Your CPU can run Metro 2033 at recommended settings according to 4A Games.

FAQ

When was Metro 2033 released?
Metro 2033 was released on 16 March 2010.
How much RAM do I need for Metro 2033?
You need a minimum of 1 GB RAM for Metro 2033. Yet, 2 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
Is Metro 2033 a demanding game?
Metro 2033 is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.4 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.5 595 votes

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