Can I run Pandora: First Contact?
Pandora: First Contact needs at least OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 256 MB VRAM (NVIDIA GeForce 6600 series / ATI Radeon , and OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 512 MB VRAM (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 series / ATI Rade is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.
- ReleaseMay 30, 2014
- Playing now2
- Steam user reviews61 % positive
- ProtonDBpending
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Pandora: First Contact system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 | Windows 7 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 or equivalent | Intel Core i3 or equivalent |
| Graphics | OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 256 MB VRAM (NVIDIA GeForce 6600 series / ATI Radeon 9500 series) | OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 512 MB VRAM (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 series / ATI Radeon HD 4870 series) |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Storage | 1 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
Estimated FPS in Pandora: First Contact
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+ | 318 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 500+ | 500+ | 455 |
| 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+ |
Which graphics card do I need for Pandora: First Contact?
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 ↗
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 Pandora: First Contact?
- Pandora: First Contact needs at least OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 256 MB VRAM (NVIDIA GeForce 6600 series / ATI Radeon , and OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 512 MB VRAM (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 series / ATI Rade 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 Pandora: First Contact?
- Minimum: graphics OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 256 MB VRAM (NVIDIA GeForce 6600 series / ATI Radeon , processor Intel Core 2 or equivalent, RAM 2 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: OpenGL 2.0 compatible with 512 MB VRAM (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 series / ATI Rade.
- Can I run Pandora: First Contact on the Steam Deck?
- 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.
