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Crysis 3 PC Requirements Are Nuts, Prepare For Next-Gen Graphics

Posted on Monday, December 3 @ 12:33:59 Eastern by Jonathan_Leack

If you plan to play Crysis 3 on max settings, now is the moment of truth.

Crytek has released a set of comprehensive system specs for running Crysis 3. The result are three varying degrees of insanity. Okay, so the minimum specs aren't so bad, but wait until you see the high performance requirements.
Crysis 3 Minimum System Specifications
 
OS: Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8
CPU: Dual core CPU
Memory: 2GB (3GB on Vista)
Video Card: DirectX 11 graphics card with 1GB Video RAM
 
Example 1 (Nvidia/Intel):
 
Nvidia GTS 450
Intel Core2 Duo 2.4 Ghz (E6600)

Example 2 (AMD):
 
AMD Radeon HD5770
AMD Athlon64 X2 2.7 Ghz (5200+)
 
Crysis 3 Recommended System Specifications
 
OS: Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8
CPU: Quad core GPU
Memory: 4GB
Video Card: DirectX 11 graphics card with 1GB Video RAM
 
Example 1 (Nvidia/Intel):
 
Nvidia GTX 560
Intel Core i3-530
 
Example 2 (AMD):
 
AMD Radeon HD5870
AMD Phenom II X2 565
 
Crysis 3 High Performance System Specifications
 
OS: Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8
CPU: Latest quad core CPU
Memory: 8GB
Video Card: Latest DirectX 11 graphics card
 
Example 1 (Nvidia/Intel):
 
NVidia GTX 680
Intel Core i7-2600k
 
Example 2 (AMD):
 
AMD Radeon HD7970
AMD Bulldozer FX415
So the question is: can your PC handle it? If so, which performance level do you fall under?

If you're interested in upgrading your PC or building a new one, be sure to check out our PC build guide. If you have any questions you can post on our forums where many helpful community members dwell—including me!
Related Games:   Crysis 3
Tags:   crytek, Crysis


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  • 213EDD
    213EDD
    Joined: Sep 2007
    Posted: Dec 3rd, 2012 at 1:02 pm
    The only reason I want this is because I heard Psycho's voice somewhere in it.
    0 1
  • Sourdeez
    Sourdeez
    Joined: Feb 2012
    Posted: Dec 3rd, 2012 at 1:04 pm
    High Performance. Check
    0 1
  • Ivory_Soul
    Ivory_Soul
    Joined: Nov 2005
    Posted: Dec 3rd, 2012 at 1:05 pm
    It could be a lie! Max Payne 3 recommends an 8 core CPU, but I ran it on highest settings just fine on a high-end dual core.
    0 1
  • TheJx4
    TheJx4
    Joined: Jun 2011
    Posted: Dec 3rd, 2012 at 2:08 pm
    Max Payne 3 doesn't look all that amazing...
    0 2
  • Fieperskaivu
    Fieperskaivu
    Joined: May 2011
    Posted: Dec 3rd, 2012 at 1:08 pm
    High Performance. RAWR.
    0 1
  • TheJx4
    TheJx4
    Joined: Jun 2011
    Posted: Dec 3rd, 2012 at 1:26 pm
    This would look amazing with Eyefinity. Have you guys seen Far Cry 3? Jeezus
    0 1
  • elmoreoocyte
    elmoreoocyte
    Joined: Apr 2012
    Posted: Dec 3rd, 2012 at 1:53 pm
    I fall into the middle group with my 4 year old rig.
    0 2
  • Ranim
    Ranim
    Joined: Nov 2005
    Posted: Dec 3rd, 2012 at 2:53 pm
    Still just a quad core? You can get 6 cores for cheap... Also 8 gig ram chips are cheap too. Those are great specs for people that only play console ports maybe, but Civilization 5 has the same specs as Crysis 3 pretty much
    0 1
  • Andy578
    Andy578
    Joined: May 2011
    Posted: Dec 3rd, 2012 at 3:18 pm
    built me up only to disappoint :(

    nothing insane about that
    0 0
  • Jonathan_Leack
    Jonathan_Leack
    Joined: Jan 2012
    Posted: Dec 3rd, 2012 at 4:05 pm
    Nvidia GTX 680
    Intel Core i7-2600k
    8GB RAM

    That's way beyond what any other game out there recommends. Remember, this is only to run it smoothly, not perfectly.
    0 1
  • BigTruckSeries
    BigTruckSeries
    Joined: May 2006
    Posted: Dec 4th, 2012 at 3:32 am
    To run it "smoothly" you need only meet the minimum specs. 2GB of Ram and a lesser video card attached to a dual core.

    You quoted the high performance specs.

    Most computers nowadays come with 8GB of Ram or more and have a quad core running windows 8. The Nvidia video card by itself costs over $350 so in many cases, the card is more expensive than the computer.
    1 0
  • Jonathan_Leack
    Jonathan_Leack
    Joined: Jan 2012
    Posted: Dec 4th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
    You guys are trying way too hard to make an argument. Let me make myself very clear.

    The high performance specs, which are required to run the game smoothly on max settings, not perfectly, require the absolute most expensive hardware on the market sans SLI/Crossfire.

    If you don't agree with that then you're simply out to pick a fight.
    2 1
  • Andy578
    Andy578
    Joined: May 2011
    Posted: Dec 4th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
    problem is most new PC games(not crappy ports) should be similar, the upcoming Rome 2 Total war would be a good example as it expect it to have the same if not slightly higher requirements

    my biggest issue with your build up is while the requirements are pretty high the hardware isn't exactly new and anyone already gaming on a PC shouldn't have a single issue except maybe a video card upgrade

    the video card is expensive tho i'll give you that, best bet if anyone does need the upgrade your better off going SLI/Crossfire with an older card
    0 0
  • TurinAlexander
    TurinAlexander
    Joined: Sep 2006
    Posted: Dec 3rd, 2012 at 3:53 pm
    I'm between minimum and recommended. If I felt like buying a new video card, I could probably just barely slide into the low end of high performance. I'd need to pick up a new processor to really get it done though. Luckily my new MB that I really only bought for SATA III also supports all of AMD's new processors as well as the 1090T six core that's currently sitting in it.
    0 0
  • BigTruckSeries
    BigTruckSeries
    Joined: May 2006
    Posted: Dec 3rd, 2012 at 3:53 pm
    this game is being designed from the ground up for the Xbox360 and PS3. I'll be buying it for Xbox360. Thing is, 8GB RAM, and a quad Core with Windows 8 isn't hard to get. The nvidi card is the most expensive thing up there. Probably costs more than the computer.
    1 1
  • HK-47
    HK-47
    Joined: Jun 2007
    Posted: Dec 3rd, 2012 at 6:53 pm
    I think I may have a Vista.
    0 0
  • xDUMPWEEDx
    xDUMPWEEDx
    Joined: Jan 2012
    Posted: Dec 3rd, 2012 at 9:13 pm
    10 years from now this game will be running on a cell phone with max settings :)
    0 2
  • BigTruckSeries
    BigTruckSeries
    Joined: May 2006
    Posted: Dec 4th, 2012 at 3:34 am
    There is no 3D accelerated first Person shooter from 10 years ago (2003) able to run on any smartphone. Crysis1 won't be able to run on a smartphone for a long, long, long time to come. That **** can barely run on Xbox360.
    0 0
  • moretokes
    moretokes
    Joined: Apr 2011
    Posted: Dec 3rd, 2012 at 10:42 pm
    Hah make it 5 ! Technology is speeding up pretty fast, just not consoles.
    0 0
  • damo_rox619
    damo_rox619
    Joined: Jan 2007
    Posted: Dec 4th, 2012 at 3:45 am
    I believe I fall into the second category. But I don't like Crysis.
    0 0
  • intoTheRain
    intoTheRain
    Joined: Jul 2006
    Posted: Dec 4th, 2012 at 7:29 am
    Yea gotta agree with everyone else this doesnt seem too nuts to me, less than i was expecting to be honest. Lots of people have been running the max spec system for two-three years already. I am almost right on max specs, slightly lower with a 2500k and 7950, and i built my pc on a strict, what i would consider low budget 8 months ago.
    0 1
  • intoTheRain
    intoTheRain
    Joined: Jul 2006
    Posted: Dec 4th, 2012 at 9:03 am
    edit: thought it was a GTX 670 TBH, but still, pretty much what I was expecting.
    1 0
  • Jonathan_Leack
    Jonathan_Leack
    Joined: Jan 2012
    Posted: Dec 4th, 2012 at 12:37 pm
    You've had a 680 or 7970 for two years now? Wow, nice time traveling machine. Can I use it?
    0 1
  • xDUMPWEEDx
    xDUMPWEEDx
    Joined: Jan 2012
    Posted: Dec 4th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
    Another factor to think about is if a user wants to run the game on max settings with a high frame rate, more than likely would need SLI'd 680s which alone would cost over $900.
    0 0
  • FATAL1TY
    FATAL1TY
    Joined: Nov 2005
    Posted: Dec 4th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
    Might as well spend the extra 100 and get a 690. Less heat and power.
    0 0
  • MandaloreHunter
    MandaloreHunter
    Joined: Aug 2012
    Posted: Dec 4th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
    Does anyone know what the enemy is called in the background of the thumbnail pic breathing fire?
    0 0
  • FATAL1TY
    FATAL1TY
    Joined: Nov 2005
    Posted: Dec 4th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
    I'm looking at medium settings. What's resolution are they using for these settings 1080p?
    0 0
  • Jonathan_Leack
    Jonathan_Leack
    Joined: Jan 2012
    Posted: Dec 6th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
    I haven't the faintest idea.
    0 0

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