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Can I run Resident Evil 4?
Resident Evil 4's official recommended spec names the Radeon RX 5700. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10 (PcNova); for 1440p High it's the Arc B580 at £306.28 (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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Resident Evil 4 official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | AMD Radeon RX 560 with 4GB VRAM / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4GB VRAM | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 / Intel Core i5-7500 | 8 GB |
| Recommended 1080p High | AMD Radeon RX 5700 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Intel Core i7 8700 | 16 GB |
Publisher notes
Minimum: Estimated performance (when set to Prioritize Performance): 1080p/45fps. ・Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. ・AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 required to support ray tracing.
Recommended: Estimated performance: 1080p/60fps ・Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. ・AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 required to support ray tracing.
Capcom: minimum 1080p/45 fps (Prioritize Performance), recommended 1080p/60 fps.
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, Resident Evil 4 needs a GPU score of about 60: the 38th most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Elden Ring, Total War: Warhammer III, Ghost of Tsushima, Civilization VII.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~20 4 GB VRAM | ~31 8 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 1080p High | ~60 8 GB VRAM | ~53 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 1440p High | ~96 8 GB VRAM | ~53 16 GB RAM | Arc B580 £306.28 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 4K High | ~162 12 GB VRAM | ~53 16 GB RAM | RTX 5070 £523.79 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
Cheapest GPUs for Resident Evil 4 at 1080p High
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB score 155 16 GB
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti EAGLE MAX OC 16G Graphics Card - 16GB GDD
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Resident Evil 4?
AMD Radeon RX 560 with 4GB VRAM / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4GB VRAM; AMD Ryzen 3 1200 / Intel Core i5-7500; 8 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for Resident Evil 4?
AMD Radeon RX 5700 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070; AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Intel Core i7 8700; 16 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Resident Evil 4?
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 Resident Evil 4 at 1440p?
About 96 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: Arc B580 at £306.28.
How much RAM does Resident Evil 4 need?
8 GB for the minimum spec and 16 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.