Prey (2017) System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Prey (2017)
Developer:
Arkane Studios
Publisher:
Bethesda Softworks
Release date:
5 May 2017 (7 years ago)
User score:
4.6 / 5 (78 votes)
Hardware demand level:
3.3 / 10 - moderately demanding
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Official Prey (2017) system requirements for PC

To run Prey (2017), you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 20 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 660, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon R9 290. As for your CPU, an Core i5-2400 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-2600K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
GTX 660 2GB, AMD Radeon 7850 2GB
Pass CPU:
Intel i5-2400, AMD FX-8320
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
20 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit versions)
DirectX:
DX 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
GTX 970 4GB, AMD R9 290 4GB
Pass CPU:
Intel i7-2600K, AMD FX-8350
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
20 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit versions)
DirectX:
DX 11

Prey (2017) performance on your PC

Prey (2017) performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon R9 290
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 2.1x faster than Radeon R9 290. Your graphics card can run Prey (2017) at recommended settings according to Arkane Studios.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Prey (2017) 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
200−210
medium settings / 1080p
200−210
high settings / 1080p
200−210
ultra settings / 1080p
75−80

Prey (2017) performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-2600K

Core i5-12400 is 3.5x faster than Core i7-2600K. Your CPU can run Prey (2017) at recommended settings according to Arkane Studios.

FAQ

When was Prey (2017) released?
Prey (2017) was released on 5 May 2017.
How much RAM do I need for Prey (2017)?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for Prey (2017). Yet, 16 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Prey (2017)?
Prey (2017) occupies about 20 GB of disk space.
Is Prey (2017) a demanding game?
Prey (2017) is a moderately demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 3.3 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.6 78 votes

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