Max Payne needs at least 16MB Direct3D Compatible Graphics Card. 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 Max Payne?

Minimum: graphics 16MB Direct3D Compatible Graphics Card, processor 450MHz AMD / Intel Processor, RAM 96 MB RAM (128 MB RAM or greater recomme.

Can I run Max Payne on the Steam Deck?

On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it platinum. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.

Can I run Max Payne?

Max Payne needs at least 16MB Direct3D Compatible Graphics Card. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.

Release4 Jan, 2008
Playing now1
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Max Payne system requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP (only)	–
Processor	450MHz AMD / Intel Processor	estimated ≈ Pentium 4 class (from the minimum specs)
Graphics	16MB Direct3D Compatible Graphics Card	estimated ≈ GT 710 class (from the minimum specs)
Memory	96 MB RAM (128 MB RAM or greater recommended)	estimated 1 GB (from the minimum specs)
Storage	830 MB Hard Drive Space for full install, 530 MB for minimum install	–

Estimated FPS in Max Payne

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	500+	500+	500+
GTX 1660 Super	500+	500+	500+
RTX 2060	500+	500+	500+
RTX 3060	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4060	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4060 Ti 8GB	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5060	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	500+	500+	500+
RX 9060 XT	500+	500+	500+
RTX 3070	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4070	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5070	500+	500+	500+
RX 7800 XT	500+	500+	500+
RX 9070 XT	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5070 Ti	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4080	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5080	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4090	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5090	500+	500+	500+

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Which graphics card do I need for Max Payne?

The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.

1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSView on Amazon ↗
1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSView on Amazon ↗
1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSView on Amazon ↗
4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSView on Amazon ↗

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Frequently asked questions

Can I run Max Payne?: Max Payne needs at least 16MB Direct3D Compatible Graphics Card. 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 Max Payne?: Minimum: graphics 16MB Direct3D Compatible Graphics Card, processor 450MHz AMD / Intel Processor, RAM 96 MB RAM (128 MB RAM or greater recomme.
Can I run Max Payne on the Steam Deck?: On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it platinum. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.