Can I run Madden NFL 21?
Madden NFL 21 needs at least Radeon RX 460 or better, GeForce GTX 670 or better, and Radeon R9 270x or better, GeForce GTX 680 or better is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.
- ReleaseAug 28, 2020
- Playing now13
- Steam user reviews50 % positive
- Steam DeckPlayable
- ProtonDBgold
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Madden NFL 21 system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Athlon X4 880K @4GHz or better, Core i3-6100 @3.7GHz or better | FX 8150 @3.6GHz or better, Core i5-3550 @3.40GHz or better |
| Graphics | Radeon RX 460 or better, GeForce GTX 670 or better | Radeon R9 270x or better, GeForce GTX 680 or better |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Storage | 50 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
Estimated FPS in Madden NFL 21
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 | 117 | 87 | 53 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 168 | 124 | 76 |
| RTX 2060 | 194 | 144 | 87 |
| RTX 3060 | 260 | 192 | 117 |
| RTX 4060 | 281 | 208 | 126 |
| RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | 332 | 246 | 149 |
| RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | 332 | 246 | 149 |
| RTX 5060 | 339 | 251 | 153 |
| RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | 363 | 289 | 176 |
| RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | 363 | 289 | 176 |
| RX 9060 XT | 363 | 270 | 164 |
| RTX 3070 | 363 | 270 | 164 |
| RTX 4070 | 363 | 331 | 201 |
| RTX 5070 | 363 | 363 | 239 |
| RX 7800 XT | 363 | 347 | 211 |
| RX 9070 XT | 363 | 363 | 308 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 363 | 363 | 305 |
| RTX 4080 | 363 | 363 | 322 |
| RTX 5080 | 363 | 363 | 352 |
| RTX 4090 | 363 | 363 | 363 |
| RTX 5090 | 363 | 363 | 363 |
Steam Deck, Valve rating: Playable
Which graphics card do I need for Madden NFL 21?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~281 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~208 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~208 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~126 FPSView on Amazon ↗
Prices change often, check the current price in the store. Price check: 10/7/2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I run Madden NFL 21?
- Madden NFL 21 needs at least Radeon RX 460 or better, GeForce GTX 670 or better, and Radeon R9 270x or better, GeForce GTX 680 or better 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 Madden NFL 21?
- Minimum: graphics Radeon RX 460 or better, GeForce GTX 670 or better, processor Athlon X4 880K @4GHz or better, Core i3-6100 @3.7GHz or better, RAM 8 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: Radeon R9 270x or better, GeForce GTX 680 or better.
- Can I run Madden NFL 21 on the Steam Deck?
- Madden NFL 21 is rated Playable on Steam Deck by Valve. On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it gold. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.
