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Can I run Warframe?
Warframe's publisher doesn't name a specific graphics card model (see the official list below). 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). This game publishes a minimum spec only, so higher presets are extrapolated: treat them as rough. Prices , UK shops only.
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Warframe official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | DirectX 11+ capable Graphics Card | Intel Core i7 860, Intel Core i5 750, or AMD FX-4100 (SSE 4.2 support required) | 4 GB |
| Recommended | No official recommended spec published; we estimate it from the minimum (treat higher presets as rough). | ||
Steam lists a minimum only and names no graphics card ("DirectX 11+ capable"); we treat that as GTX 750 Ti class.
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, Warframe needs a GPU score of about 40: the 48th most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Destiny 2, Counter-Strike 2, Lies of P, Hades II.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~16 1 GB VRAM | ~13 4 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 1080p High | ~40 2 GB VRAM | ~21 4 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 1440p High | ~64 8 GB VRAM | ~21 4 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 4K High | ~108 12 GB VRAM | ~21 4 GB RAM | RX 9060 XT 16GB £392.62 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
Cheapest GPUs for Warframe at 1080p High
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Warframe?
DirectX 11+ capable Graphics Card; Intel Core i7 860, Intel Core i5 750, or AMD FX-4100 (SSE 4.2 support required); 4 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Warframe?
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 Warframe at 1440p?
About 64 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 Warframe need?
4 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.