Quick verdict: Requiem's official specs are refreshingly modest — a GTX 1660 and 16 GB of RAM at the minimum, and an RTX 2060 Super for 1080p/60. The real requirements: Windows 11, 16 GB RAM, and an SSD. No HDDs, no Windows 10, no exceptions. Budget builds from 2019–2020 will run it.
Official System Requirements (Steam)
What These Numbers Actually Mean
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-8500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500 | Intel Core i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | GTX 1660 6GB / RX 5500 XT 8GB | RTX 2060 Super 8GB / RX 6600 8GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | SSD required | SSD required |
| Target | 1080p (upscaled from 640p) / 30fps | 1080p (upscaled from 720p) / 60fps |
The minimum tier is a 30fps experience rendered at 640p and upscaled to 1080p. It's playable, not pretty. Think of it as "runs on the family desktop."
The recommended tier is the sweet spot: native 720p upscaled to 1080p at 60fps on a 2060 Super-class card. That's a 2020-era mid-range build.
Good news for most PC owners: you don't need a 2026 GPU to enjoy Requiem. It's the least demanding mainline RE on PC in over a decade, and reviewers (RPS) say it "runs like a dream" on mid-range hardware.
Real-World Performance: What People Actually Get
The official specs undersell the game on modern hardware:
Ray Tracing and DLSS 4: The PC Treats
| GPU | Settings | Result (verified) |
|---|---|---|
| RTX 4060 | 1080p, DLSS Balanced | ~144 FPS |
| RTX 5060 Ti | Highest, ray tracing on | 120+ FPS (104–240 range) |
| RX 6600 (AMD rec tier) | 1080p | Solid 60 FPS |
| GTX 1660 6GB (min tier) | 1080p upscaled | Stable 30 FPS |
Requiem supports ray tracing on PC, and it's transformative in the Rhodes Hill corridors — light behaves like a physical object.
NVIDIA DLSS (including DLSS 4 multi-frame generation) is confirmed. On an RTX 5060 Ti, reviews measured 104–240 FPS depending on DLSS mode. Frame generation effectively doubles the perceived framerate on any RTX 40/50-series card.
AMD and Intel cards get upscaling too, just without the frame-gen headroom. Either way, upscaling is the difference between "playable" and "glorious" here.
Best Settings by GPU Tier
| GPU tier | Settings to use |
|---|---|
| GTX 1660 / RX 5500 XT | Low preset, upscaling on, 30fps target |
| RTX 2060 Super / RX 6600 | Medium–High, upscaling Quality, 60fps |
| RTX 3060 / RX 6700 XT | High, DLSS/FSR Quality, 60fps+ |
| RTX 4060 / RX 7700 XT | High, DLSS Balanced, 100–144fps |
| RTX 5060 Ti / RX 9070 | Ultra, ray tracing on, 120fps+ |
Priority order when tweaking: resolution upscaling first (huge win), then shadows, then volumetric lighting. Leave textures on High — the RE Engine handles VRAM well.
Install Size: Clear 73 GB (And Why It's SSD-Mandatory)
Capcom doesn't list storage on the Steam page, so here's the verified picture:
| Platform | Install size |
|---|---|
| PC (Steam) | ~73.3 GB (74.4 GB after unpacking) |
| PS5 | ~72.9 GB |
| Xbox Series X/S | 68.5–80 GB |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | ~27.6 GB |
The SSD requirement isn't optional. HDDs cause brutal stuttering and texture pop-in — the game streams the open Raccoon City sections constantly. Plan for 85–90 GB free to be safe.
The Windows 11 Elephant
Windows 11 (64-bit) is mandatory. Microsoft ended Windows 10 support in October 2025, and Capcom has been dropping Win 10 game by game. If you're on Windows 10, Requiem will not run — no workaround, no ESU exception.
Steam Deck and Handhelds
Steam Deck owners report a playable experience, but you're firmly at the minimum tier: expect 30fps with upscaling and lower settings.
The Switch 2 port runs at 27.6 GB with DLSS doing heavy lifting (per Digital Foundry) — playable, but not the showcase version.
FAQ
What are the minimum requirements for Resident Evil Requiem?
Windows 11, i5-8500/Ryzen 5 3500, 16 GB RAM, GTX 1660 6GB or RX 5500 XT 8GB, DX12, SSD. Target: 1080p upscaled from 640p at 30fps.
Do I need 16 or 32 GB of RAM for Requiem?
16 GB officially, both tiers. Reviews note 32 GB smooths out the open-city sections, but it's not required.
Does Resident Evil Requiem need an SSD?
Yes — mandatory. HDDs cause stuttering and texture failure. Clear ~85 GB of SSD space before installing.
Can my GTX 1650 run Resident Evil Requiem?
Below the 1660 minimum, so realistically no. A GTX 1660 is the floor.
Is Resident Evil Requiem on Windows 10?
No. Windows 11 64-bit is required at both tiers.
How much storage does Resident Evil Requiem need?
~73–74 GB on PC, ~73 GB on PS5, ~27.6 GB on Switch 2.
Does Requiem support DLSS and ray tracing?
Yes — DLSS (including DLSS 4 frame generation) and ray tracing on PC. AMD gets FSR-class upscaling.
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