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Can I run Assassin's Creed Shadows?
Assassin's Creed Shadows's official minimum spec names the GEFORCE GTX 1650 4GB with 16 GB RAM; its recommended spec the GeForce RTX 3060Ti 8GB. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the Arc B580 at £306.28 (PcNova); for 1440p High it's the RTX 5070 at £523.79 (PcNova).
Estimates, not benchmarks. We map the publisher's minimum / recommended specs onto SpecPrice's performance scores (GPU: RTX 4060 = 100; CPU: Ryzen 5 7600X = 100). Prices , UK shops only.
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Assassin's Creed Shadows official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | NVIDIA® GEFORCE GTX 1650 4GB / AMD RX-5500 XT 8GB / INTEL® ARC TM A380 6GB (REBAR ON)" | INTEL® Core TM i7 8700K AMD RYZEN 5 3600 | 16 GB |
| Recommended 1080p High | Nvidia® GeForce RTX™ 3060Ti 8GB/AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT 12GB/Intel® Arc™ B580 12GB (REBAR ON) | Intel® Core™ i5 11600k/AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600x | 16 GB |
Publisher notes
Minimum: The game must be installed on a SSD.
Recommended: The game must be installed on a SSD.
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, Assassin's Creed Shadows needs a GPU score of about 107: the 6th most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Battlefield 6, Palworld, Monster Hunter Wilds, Dragon's Dogma 2.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~34 4 GB VRAM | ~56 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 1080p High | ~107 8 GB VRAM | ~68 16 GB RAM | Arc B580 £306.28 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 1440p High | ~171 8 GB VRAM | ~68 16 GB RAM | RTX 5070 £523.79 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 4K High | ~289 12 GB VRAM | ~68 16 GB RAM | RTX 5090 £5,704.21 · GamingKit | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
Cheapest GPUs for Assassin's Creed Shadows at 1080p High
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB score 155 16 GB
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti EAGLE MAX OC 16G Graphics Card - 16GB GDD
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
RX 9070 XT score 245 16 GB
PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT HELLHOUND Resonance Ed. 16GB GDDR6 Graphics Card, RDNA4, 4096
RTX 5070 Ti score 246 16 GB
PNY NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 TI ARGB OC 16GB GDDR7 Ray-Tracing Graphics Card, DLSS 4, 8960
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Assassin's Creed Shadows?
NVIDIA® GEFORCE GTX 1650 4GB / AMD RX-5500 XT 8GB / INTEL® ARC TM A380 6GB (REBAR ON)"; INTEL® Core TM i7 8700K AMD RYZEN 5 3600; 16 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for Assassin's Creed Shadows?
Nvidia® GeForce RTX™ 3060Ti 8GB/AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT 12GB/Intel® Arc™ B580 12GB (REBAR ON); Intel® Core™ i5 11600k/AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600x; 16 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Assassin's Creed Shadows?
For the minimum spec (1080p Low), the cheapest card we price at UK shops is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10; for 1080p High it's the Arc B580 at £306.28. Older or entry cards we don't price can also meet the minimum: see the official list above.
What GPU do I need for Assassin's Creed Shadows at 1440p?
About 171 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: RTX 5070 at £523.79.
How much RAM does Assassin's Creed Shadows need?
16 GB for High settings, per the publisher.
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How it works: method and limits. Prices: cheapest current new listing per model at AWD-IT, Box, GamingKit, Laptops Direct, Novatech, PCHUB.UK, PcNova, Scan.