Can I run Carnal Instinct?
System requirements, estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a quick check for your own PC.
- ReleaseMar 1, 2021
- Playing now211
- Steam user reviews82 % positive
- Steam DeckPlayable
- ProtonDBplatinum
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Carnal Instinct system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows 10 | 64-bit Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6600 (3.3Ghz) or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 (3.2Ghz) | Intel Core i7-8700 (3.2Ghz) or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (3.6 Ghz) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 470 4GB | NVIDIA GeForce 1080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or INTEL Arc A770 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Storage | 10 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
Estimated FPS in Carnal Instinct
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 | 27 | 20 | 12 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 38 | 28 | 17 |
| RTX 2060 | 44 | 33 | 20 |
| RTX 3060 | 59 | 44 | 26 |
| RTX 4060 | 64 | 47 | 29 |
| RTX 5060 | 77 | 57 | 35 |
| RX 9060 XT | 83 | 61 | 37 |
| RTX 3070 | 83 | 61 | 37 |
| RTX 4070 | 101 | 75 | 46 |
| RTX 5070 | 120 | 89 | 54 |
| RX 7800 XT | 106 | 79 | 48 |
| RX 9070 XT | 155 | 115 | 70 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 153 | 113 | 69 |
| RTX 4080 | 162 | 120 | 73 |
| RTX 5080 | 177 | 131 | 80 |
| RTX 4090 | 207 | 155 | 94 |
| RTX 5090 | 207 | 196 | 119 |
Steam Deck – Valve rating: Playable
Which graphics card do I need for Carnal Instinct?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~64 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSRadeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB ~61 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSGeForce RTX 5090 32 GB ~196 FPSAmazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSRadeon RX 9070 16 GB ~63 FPSAmazon ↗
Prices change often – check the current price in the store. Price check: 9/30/2026.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I run Carnal Instinct?
- Carnal Instinct needs at least NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 470 4GB, and NVIDIA GeForce 1080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or INTEL Arc A770 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 Carnal Instinct?
- Minimum: graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 470 4GB, processor Intel Core i5-6600 (3.3Ghz) or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 (3.2Ghz), RAM 16 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce 1080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or INTEL Arc A770.
