Can I run Chernobyl: Simulator?
System requirements, estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a quick check for your own PC.
- ReleaseApr 3, 2026
- Playing now1
- 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 | 15 | 11 | 7 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 21 | 16 | 10 |
| RTX 2060 | 25 | 18 | 11 |
| RTX 3060 | 33 | 24 | 15 |
| RTX 4060 | 35 | 26 | 16 |
| RTX 5060 | 43 | 32 | 19 |
| RX 9060 XT | 46 | 34 | 21 |
| RTX 3070 | 46 | 34 | 21 |
| RTX 4070 | 56 | 42 | 25 |
| RTX 5070 | 67 | 50 | 30 |
| 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 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSRadeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB ~64 FPSAmazon ↗
- 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 FPSAmazon ↗
Prices change often – check the current price in the store. Price check: 9/30/2026.
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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.
