Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag Minimum & Recommended Specs
Minimum: Intel Core2Quad Q8400, Nvidia GeForce GTX, 2 GB RAM. Recommended: 4 GB RAM RAM.
Minimum System Requirements
| OS | Windows Vista SP or Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8 (both 32/64bit versions) |
| Processor | Intel Core2Quad Q8400 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X4 620 @ 2.6 GHzCPU Deals |
| RAM | 2 GB RAMRAM Deals |
| Graphics Card | Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or AMD Radeon HD 4870 (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher)GPU Deals |
| DirectX | DirectX 10 |
| Storage | 30 GB available spaceSSD Deals |
Recommended System Requirements
| OS | Windows Vista SP or Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8 (both 32/64bit versions) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 2400S @ 2.5 GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 940 @ 3.0 GHz or betterCPU Deals |
| RAM | 4 GB RAMRAM Deals |
| Graphics Card | Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 or AMD Radeon HD 5850 (1024MB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0) or betterGPU Deals |
| DirectX | DirectX 11 |
| Storage | 30 GB available spaceSSD Deals |
Quick Performance Tips for Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag
#1
Lower resolution for higher FPS.
#2
Disable or lower Anti-Aliasing.
#3
Reduce shadow quality for better performance.
#4
Close background apps to free up RAM.
Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag System Requirements FAQ
Can I run Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag on a low-end PC?
If your PC meets the minimum requirements (Intel Core2Quad Q8400 or AMD Athlon II X4 620, Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or AMD Radeon HD 4870, and 2GB RAM), you should be able to run the game at lower settings and resolution. Performance may vary.
What GPU do I need for Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag?
At a minimum, you'll need an Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or an AMD Radeon HD 4870 (with 512MB VRAM and Shader Model 4.0). For better performance, an Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 or AMD Radeon HD 5850 (with 1024MB VRAM and Shader Model 5.0) is recommended.
How much RAM does Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag need?
The game requires a minimum of 2GB of RAM to run. However, 4GB of RAM is recommended for a smoother and more stable experience, especially at higher settings.
Will Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag run on integrated graphics?
It's unlikely. The game requires a dedicated graphics card with at least 512MB of VRAM. Integrated graphics solutions generally don't meet these requirements and may result in very poor or unplayable performance.
What is the best graphics settings for Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag?
The best settings depend on your hardware. If you meet the recommended specs, try 'High' settings. If you meet only the minimum, start with 'Low' and gradually increase settings until you find a balance between visual quality and performance. Disable Anti-Aliasing for better performance.
Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag Game Info
Release Date
December 31, 2017
Platforms
PlayStation 3
Genres
Adventure
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