Can I run Chernobyl: Simulator?
Chernobyl: Simulator needs at least NVIDIA GTX 1070, AMD Radeon RX 5600-XT. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.
- ReleaseApr 3, 2026
- Playing now2
- Steam user reviews91 % positive
- Steam DeckPlayable
- ProtonDBpending
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Chernobyl: Simulator system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit or Newer | – |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-3570K, AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | estimated ≈ Core i5-6600K class (from the minimum specs) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 1070, AMD Radeon RX 5600-XT | estimated ≈ RTX 3070 class (from the minimum specs) |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | estimated 16 GB (from the minimum specs) |
| Storage | 30 GB available space | – |
Estimated FPS in Chernobyl: Simulator
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 | 11 | 6 | 3 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 15 | 8 | 5 |
| RTX 2060 | 17 | 10 | 5 |
| RTX 3060 | 33 | 24 | 14 |
| RTX 4060 | 35 | 20 | 9 |
| RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | 42 | 24 | 10 |
| RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | 42 | 31 | 19 |
| RTX 5060 | 43 | 25 | 10 |
| RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | 49 | 28 | 12 |
| RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | 49 | 36 | 22 |
| RX 9060 XT | 46 | 34 | 21 |
| RTX 3070 | 46 | 26 | 11 |
| RTX 4070 | 56 | 42 | 25 |
| RTX 5070 | 67 | 50 | 29 |
| RX 7800 XT | 59 | 44 | 27 |
| RX 9070 XT | 86 | 64 | 39 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 85 | 63 | 38 |
| RTX 4080 | 90 | 67 | 41 |
| RTX 5080 | 99 | 73 | 44 |
| RTX 4090 | 117 | 86 | 52 |
| RTX 5090 | 148 | 109 | 67 |
Steam Deck, Valve rating: Playable
Which graphics card do I need for Chernobyl: Simulator?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSRadeon RX 9070 16 GB ~78 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSRadeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB ~64 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSNot reachable with a single graphics card upgrade, limited by the game or the processor
- 4K High · 60 FPSGeForce RTX 5090 32 GB ~67 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 Chernobyl: Simulator?
- Chernobyl: Simulator needs at least NVIDIA GTX 1070, AMD Radeon RX 5600-XT. 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 Chernobyl: Simulator?
- Minimum: graphics NVIDIA GTX 1070, AMD Radeon RX 5600-XT, processor Intel Core i5-3570K, AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, RAM 8 GB RAM.
- Can I run Chernobyl: Simulator on the Steam Deck?
- Chernobyl: Simulator is rated Playable on Steam Deck by Valve. On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it pending. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.
