The Outer Worlds System Requirements: Can You Run It?

The Outer Worlds
Developer:
Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher:
Private Division
Release date:
25 October 2019 (5 years ago)
User score:
3.1 / 5 (268 votes)
Hardware demand level:
2.7 / 10 - moderately demanding
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Official The Outer Worlds system requirements for PC

To run The Outer Worlds, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 40 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 650 Ti, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon RX 470. As for your CPU, an Core i3-3225 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-7700K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia GTX 650 Ti or AMD HD 7850
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i3-3225 or AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
40 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7 (SP1) 64bit
DirectX:
no data

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or Radeon RX 470
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i7-7700K or Ryzen 5 1600
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
40 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 64bit
DirectX:
no data

The Outer Worlds performance on your PC

The Outer Worlds performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon RX 470
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 RX 470. Your graphics card can run The Outer Worlds at recommended settings according to Obsidian Entertainment.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

The Outer Worlds 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
120−130
medium settings / 1080p
120−130
high settings / 1080p
120−130
ultra settings / 1080p
120−130

The Outer Worlds performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-7700K

Core i5-12400 is 2.0x faster than Core i7-7700K. Your CPU can run The Outer Worlds at recommended settings according to Obsidian Entertainment.

FAQ

When was The Outer Worlds released?
The Outer Worlds was released on 25 October 2019.
How much RAM do I need for The Outer Worlds?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for The Outer Worlds. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is The Outer Worlds?
The Outer Worlds occupies about 40 GB of disk space.
Is The Outer Worlds a demanding game?
The Outer Worlds is a moderately demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 2.7 out of 10.

Community ratings

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3.1 268 votes

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