Can I run Pistol Whip?
System requirements, estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a quick check for your own PC.
- ReleaseNov 7, 2019
- Playing now5
- Steam user reviews94 % positive
- Steam DeckUnsupported
- ProtonDBgold
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Pistol Whip system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4590 or equivalent | Intel Core i7 |
| Graphics | Geforce GTX 970 or equivalent | GeForce GTX 1070 or greater |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Storage | 800 MB available space | 800 MB available space |
Estimated FPS in Pistol Whip
High settings, no upscaling, with a fast processor (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Estimates from the game's requirements, not benchmarks.
Not yet checked against benchmarks – a rough estimate that can be off by 25 % or more.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1060 6GB | 28 | 21 | 13 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 40 | 30 | 18 |
| RTX 2060 | 47 | 34 | 21 |
| RTX 3060 | 62 | 46 | 28 |
| RTX 4060 | 67 | 50 | 30 |
| RTX 5060 | 81 | 60 | 37 |
| RX 9060 XT | 87 | 65 | 39 |
| RTX 3070 | 87 | 65 | 39 |
| RTX 4070 | 107 | 79 | 48 |
| RTX 5070 | 127 | 94 | 57 |
| RX 7800 XT | 112 | 83 | 51 |
| RX 9070 XT | 164 | 121 | 74 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 162 | 120 | 73 |
| RTX 4080 | 172 | 127 | 77 |
| RTX 5080 | 187 | 139 | 84 |
| RTX 4090 | 221 | 164 | 100 |
| RTX 5090 | 281 | 208 | 126 |
Steam Deck – Valve rating: Unsupported
Which graphics card do I need for Pistol Whip?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~67 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSGeForce RTX 5060 8 GB ~60 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSGeForce RTX 5090 32 GB ~208 FPSAmazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSRadeon RX 9070 16 GB ~67 FPSAmazon ↗
Prices change often – check the current price in the store. Price check: 9/30/2026.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I run Pistol Whip?
- Pistol Whip needs at least Geforce GTX 970 or equivalent, and GeForce GTX 1070 or greater is recommended. Enter your graphics card and processor above to see your estimated FPS, or check your whole Steam library at once.
- What are the system requirements for Pistol Whip?
- Minimum: graphics Geforce GTX 970 or equivalent, processor Intel Core i5-4590 or equivalent, RAM 8 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: GeForce GTX 1070 or greater.
