Can I run Returnal™?
System requirements, estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a quick check for your own PC.
- ReleaseFeb 15, 2023
- Playing now70
- Steam user reviews79 % positive
- Steam DeckPlayable
- ProtonDBgold
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Returnal™ system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit (version 1903) | Windows 10 64-bit (version 1903) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6400 (4 core 2.7GHz) AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (4 core 3.5GHz) | Intel i7-8700 (6 core 3.7 GHz) AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (8 core 3.7 GHz) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB) | NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super (8 GB) AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB) |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Storage | 60 GB available space | 60 GB available space |
Estimated FPS in Returnal™
High settings, no upscaling, with a fast processor (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Estimates from the game's requirements, not benchmarks.
✓ Checked against real benchmarks – values corrected for this game.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1060 6GB | 43 | 32 | 19 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 62 | 46 | 28 |
| RTX 2060 | 71 | 53 | 32 |
| RTX 3060 | 96 | 71 | 43 |
| RTX 4060 | 103 | 76 | 47 |
| RTX 5060 | 125 | 92 | 56 |
| RX 9060 XT | 134 | 99 | 60 |
| RTX 3070 | 134 | 99 | 60 |
| RTX 4070 | 165 | 122 | 74 |
| RTX 5070 | 196 | 145 | 88 |
| RX 7800 XT | 173 | 128 | 78 |
| RX 9070 XT | 207 | 186 | 113 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 207 | 185 | 112 |
| RTX 4080 | 207 | 195 | 119 |
| RTX 5080 | 207 | 207 | 129 |
| RTX 4090 | 207 | 207 | 153 |
| RTX 5090 | 207 | 207 | 194 |
Steam Deck – Valve rating: Playable
Which graphics card do I need for Returnal™?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~103 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~76 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSRadeon RX 9070 16 GB ~169 FPSAmazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSRadeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB ~60 FPSAmazon ↗
Prices change often – check the current price in the store. Price check: 9/30/2026.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I run Returnal™?
- Returnal™ needs at least NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB), and NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super (8 GB) AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB) 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 Returnal™?
- Minimum: graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB), processor Intel Core i5-6400 (4 core 2.7GHz) AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (4 core 3.5GHz), RAM 16 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super (8 GB) AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB).
