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Resident Evil 5 System Requirements

March 5, 2009Capcom78/100

Resident Evil 5 refines the over-the-shoulder perspective of its predecessor with a greater emphasis on environmental interaction and mandatory cooperative gameplay. Players must now contend with a partner whose survival directly impacts their own, while facing off against the Majini, a new enemy type.

Resident Evil 5 Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: Intel Pentium D, NVIDIA GeForce 6800, 2 GB RAM. Recommended: 4 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows XP
Processor
Intel Pentium D Processor or AMD Athlon64 X2CPU Deals
RAM
2 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series or ATI Radeon HD 2400 ProGPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 9.0c
Storage
15 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows Vista
Processor
Intel Core 2 Quad Processor or AMD Phenom X4CPU Deals
RAM
4 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce 9800 series or ATI Radeon HD 4800 seriesGPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 10
Storage
15 GB available spaceSSD Deals

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Quick Performance Tips for Resident Evil 5

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Lower texture quality for better performance.

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Disable or reduce shadow quality.

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Reduce the resolution for a significant FPS boost.

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Close unnecessary background applications.

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Resident Evil 5 System Requirements FAQ

Can I run Resident Evil 5 on a low-end PC?
You might be able to run Resident Evil 5 on a low-end PC if it meets the minimum requirements: Intel Pentium D or AMD Athlon64 X2, NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or ATI Radeon HD 2400 Pro, and 2GB of RAM. However, expect low settings and potentially unstable performance.
What GPU do I need for Resident Evil 5?
For minimum settings, an NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series or ATI Radeon HD 2400 Pro is required. For recommended settings and smoother gameplay, aim for an NVIDIA GeForce 9800 series or ATI Radeon HD 4800 series.
How much RAM does Resident Evil 5 need?
Resident Evil 5 requires a minimum of 2GB of RAM. However, 4GB of RAM is recommended for a smoother and more stable experience, especially with higher graphical settings.
Will Resident Evil 5 run on integrated graphics?
Running Resident Evil 5 on integrated graphics is not recommended. While it *might* technically launch, performance will likely be very poor and unplayable even at the lowest settings. A dedicated graphics card is highly recommended.
What is the best graphics settings for Resident Evil 5?
The best settings depend on your hardware. If you meet the recommended specs, try high settings. If you only meet the minimum, start with low settings and gradually increase them until you find a balance between visuals and performance. Pay close attention to texture quality and shadow settings, as these can heavily impact performance.
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Resident Evil 5 Game Info

Developer

Capcom

Publisher

Capcom

Release Date

March 5, 2009

Platforms

PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360

Genres

ShooterAdventure

Game Modes

  • Single player
  • Multiplayer
  • Co-operative
  • Split screen
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Resident Evil 5 Screenshots

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