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

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!

Jonathan Leack
Jonathan Leack

Although Jonathan Leack began covering the gaming industry in 2009, his earliest roots date back to 2004 when he wrote his first of many reviews to come. Equipped with a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and several information technology certifications, he provides a unique perspective that is technological and business conscious. Having acquired the role of Executive Editor in 2016, his mission is to make GameRevolution a gaming site that thoughtfully considers the consumer perspective, and has a knowledgeable presence of PC gaming, console, hardware, and eSports coverage.

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