Can I run Prison Simulator?
Prison Simulator needs at least GeForce GTX 960 / AMD R9-380, and GeForce GTX 960 / AMD R9-380 or better is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.
- ReleaseNov 4, 2021
- Playing now15
- Steam user reviews85 % positive
- Steam DeckVerified
- ProtonDBgold
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Prison Simulator system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 64 bit | Windows 10 64 bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 | Intel Core i5 |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 960 / AMD R9-380 | GeForce GTX 960 / AMD R9-380 or better |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Storage | 6 GB available space | 6 GB available space |
Estimated FPS in Prison 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 | 76 | 56 | 34 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 109 | 81 | 49 |
| RTX 2060 | 126 | 93 | 57 |
| RTX 3060 | 169 | 125 | 76 |
| RTX 4060 | 182 | 135 | 82 |
| RTX 5060 | 220 | 163 | 99 |
| RX 9060 XT | 237 | 175 | 106 |
| RTX 3070 | 237 | 175 | 106 |
| RTX 4070 | 290 | 215 | 131 |
| RTX 5070 | 345 | 255 | 155 |
| RX 7800 XT | 304 | 225 | 137 |
| RX 9070 XT | 444 | 328 | 200 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 440 | 325 | 198 |
| RTX 4080 | 464 | 344 | 209 |
| RTX 5080 | 500+ | 375 | 228 |
| RTX 4090 | 500+ | 444 | 270 |
| RTX 5090 | 500+ | 500+ | 342 |
Steam Deck, Valve rating: Verified
Which graphics card do I need for Prison Simulator?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~182 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~135 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSGeForce RTX 5060 8 GB ~163 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~82 FPSView on Amazon ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I run Prison Simulator?
- Prison Simulator needs at least GeForce GTX 960 / AMD R9-380, and GeForce GTX 960 / AMD R9-380 or better 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 Prison Simulator?
- Minimum: graphics GeForce GTX 960 / AMD R9-380, processor Intel Core i3, RAM 8 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: GeForce GTX 960 / AMD R9-380 or better.
