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Can I run Rainbow Six Siege?
Rainbow Six Siege's official minimum spec names the GTX 1650 4GB and Ryzen 3 3100 with 8 GB RAM; its recommended spec the RTX 2060 6GB. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10 (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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Rainbow Six Siege official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | Nvidia GTX 1650 4GB / AMD RX 5500XT 4GB / Intel ARC A380 6GB | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 / Intel i3-8100 | 8 GB |
| Recommended 1080p High | NVIDIA RTX 2060 6GB / AMD RX 6600 8GB | AMD Ryzen5 3600 / Intel i5-10400 | 8 GB |
Publisher notes
Minimum: For an up-to-date list of supported chipsets, please visit the FAQ for this game on our support website. Game contains BattleEye anti-cheat technology.
Recommended: For an up-to-date list of supported chipsets, please visit the FAQ for this game on our support website. Game contains BattleEye anti-cheat technology.
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, Rainbow Six Siege needs a GPU score of about 52: the 42nd most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Civilization VII, Elden Ring, Euro Truck Simulator 2, Resident Evil 4.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~34 4 GB VRAM | ~39 8 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 £51.99 · AWD-IT |
| 1080p High | ~52 6 GB VRAM | ~56 8 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 1440p High | ~83 8 GB VRAM | ~56 8 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 4K High | ~140 12 GB VRAM | ~56 8 GB RAM | RX 9060 XT 16GB £392.62 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
Cheapest GPUs for Rainbow Six Siege at 1080p High
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Rainbow Six Siege?
Nvidia GTX 1650 4GB / AMD RX 5500XT 4GB / Intel ARC A380 6GB; AMD Ryzen 3 3100 / Intel i3-8100; 8 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for Rainbow Six Siege?
NVIDIA RTX 2060 6GB / AMD RX 6600 8GB; AMD Ryzen5 3600 / Intel i5-10400; 8 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Rainbow Six Siege?
For the minimum spec (1080p Low), the cheapest card we price at UK shops is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10, which also meets 1080p High. Older or entry cards we don't price can also meet the minimum: see the official list above.
What GPU do I need for Rainbow Six Siege at 1440p?
About 83 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10.
How much RAM does Rainbow Six Siege need?
8 GB for High settings, per the publisher.
More
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.