Metro: Last Light System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Metro: Last Light
Developer:
4A Games
Publisher:
Deep Silver
Release date:
14 May 2013 (11 years ago)
User score:
3.7 / 5 (522 votes)
Hardware demand level:
1 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Metro: Last Light system requirements for PC

To run Metro: Last Light, you'll need at least 2 GB of RAM. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce 8800 GT, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 480. As for your CPU, an Celeron E3300 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 GT 512 MB, GeForce GTS 250, etc)
Pass CPU:
Dual Core CPU (2.2+ GHz Dual Core CPU or better)
Pass RAM:
2GB
File size:
no data
Operating system:
Windows XP (32-Bit only), Vista, 7, or 8
DirectX:
9.0c

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
DirectX 11 compliant graphics card (GeForce GTX 480 and above)
Pass CPU:
Any Quad Core or 3.0+ GHz Dual Core CPU
Pass RAM:
2GB
File size:
no data
Operating system:
Windows 7 or 8
DirectX:
11

Metro: Last Light performance on your PC

Metro: Last Light performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 480
30 fps @ low
1024×768
60 fps @ medium
1366×768
60 fps @ high
1366×768
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 4.2x faster than GeForce GTX 480. Your graphics card can run Metro: Last Light at recommended settings according to 4A Games.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Metro: Last Light 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
140−150
medium settings / 768p
140−150
high settings / 768p
140−150
ultra settings / 1080p
120−130

Metro: Last Light 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: Last Light at recommended settings according to 4A Games.

FAQ

When was Metro: Last Light released?
Metro: Last Light was released on 14 May 2013.
How much RAM do I need for Metro: Last Light?
You need a minimum of 2 GB RAM for Metro: Last Light.
Is Metro: Last Light a demanding game?
Metro: Last Light is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 1.0 out of 10.

Community ratings

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3.7 522 votes

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