Can I run Primal Fears?
System requirements, estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a quick check for your own PC.
- ReleaseJan 8, 2013
- Steam user reviews58 % positive
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Primal Fears system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP Sp3, Windows Vista Sp2, Windows 7, Windows 8 | – |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 duo 2.4Ghz or higher | estimated ≈ Core 2 Duo class (from the minimum specs) |
| Graphics | Shader 3.0 or better, NVIDIA 9800 GT 512MB RAM or better, ATI 4850HD 512MB RAM or better | estimated ≈ GTX 750 class (from the minimum specs) |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | estimated 4 GB (from the minimum specs) |
| Storage | 2 GB Space Free | – |
Estimated FPS in Primal Fears
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 | 452 | 334 | 203 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 500+ | 479 | 291 |
| RTX 2060 | 500+ | 500+ | 337 |
| RTX 3060 | 500+ | 500+ | 451 |
| RTX 4060 | 500+ | 500+ | 487 |
| RTX 5060 | 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+ |
Which graphics card do I need for Primal Fears?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSAmazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~487 FPSAmazon ↗
Prices change often – check the current price in the store. Price check: 9/30/2026.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I run Primal Fears?
- Primal Fears needs at least Shader 3.0 or better, NVIDIA 9800 GT 512MB RAM or better, ATI 4850HD 512MB RAM o. 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 Primal Fears?
- Minimum: graphics Shader 3.0 or better, NVIDIA 9800 GT 512MB RAM or better, ATI 4850HD 512MB RAM o, processor Intel Core 2 duo 2.4Ghz or higher, RAM 2 GB RAM.
