Can I run F-22 Lightning 3?
System requirements, estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a quick check for your own PC.
- ReleaseJun 18, 2009
- Playing now2
- Steam user reviews68 % positive
- ProtonDBplatinum
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F-22 Lightning 3 system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 2000, XP | – |
| Processor | Pentium 266MHz or better | estimated ≈ Core 2 Duo class (from the minimum specs) |
| Graphics | Direct3D compliant | estimated ≈ GTX 650 class (typical for a 2009 game) |
| Memory | 32MB minimum | estimated 1 GB (from the minimum specs) |
| Storage | 488MB Free | – |
Estimated FPS in F-22 Lightning 3
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+ | 388 | 236 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 500+ | 500+ | 337 |
| RTX 2060 | 500+ | 500+ | 390 |
| RTX 3060 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 4060 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| 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 F-22 Lightning 3?
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 ~500 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 F-22 Lightning 3?
- F-22 Lightning 3 needs at least Direct3D compliant. 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 F-22 Lightning 3?
- Minimum: graphics Direct3D compliant, processor Pentium 266MHz or better, RAM 32MB minimum.
