The Surge System Requirements: Can You Run It?

The Surge
Developer:
Deck13
Publisher:
Focus Entertainment
Release date:
16 May 2017 (7 years ago)
User score:
4.2 / 5 (26 votes)
Hardware demand level:
3.1 / 10 - moderately demanding
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Official The Surge system requirements for PC

To run The Surge, you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 15 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 560 Ti, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon RX 480. As for your CPU, an FX-8320 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an FX-8370 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
1 GB, AMD Radeon R7 360 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Pass CPU:
AMD FX-8320 (3,5 GHz) / Intel i5-4690K (3,5 GHz)
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
15 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit)
DirectX:
Version 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
4 GB, AMD Radeon RX 480 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
Pass CPU:
AMD FX-8370 (4,0 GHz) / Intel Core i7-3820 (3,6 GHz)
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
15 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit)
DirectX:
Version 11

The Surge performance on your PC

The Surge performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon RX 480

GeForce RTX 3060 is 2.0x faster than Radeon RX 480. Your graphics card can run The Surge at recommended settings according to Deck13.

The Surge performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
minimum
FX-8320
recommended
FX-8370

Core i5-12400 is 3.1x faster than FX-8370. Your CPU can run The Surge at recommended settings according to Deck13.

FAQ

When was The Surge released?
The Surge was released on 16 May 2017.
How much RAM do I need for The Surge?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for The Surge. Yet, 16 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is The Surge?
The Surge occupies about 15 GB of disk space.
Is The Surge a demanding game?
The Surge is a moderately demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 3.1 out of 10.

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4.2 26 votes

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