BioShock™
To run BioShock™ (2007) on PC you need at least a Intel single-core Pentium 4 processor at 2.4GHz processor and a Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 128MB RAM and Pixel Shader 3.0 (NVIDIA 6600 or better/ATI X1300 or better, excluding ATI X1550), with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel Core 2 Duo processor and a DX 9 - Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512 MB RAM and Pixel Shader 3.0 (NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GT or better), DX 10 - NVIDIA GeForce 8600 or bett with 2GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against BioShock™ with our free Can I Run It tool, or estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator.
System Requirements
Minimum
- CPU: Intel single-core Pentium 4 processor at 2.4GHz
- GPU: Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 128MB RAM and Pixel Shader 3.0 (NVIDIA 6600 or better/ATI X1300 or better, excluding ATI X1550)
- RAM: 1
- Storage: 8
Recommended
- CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo processor
- GPU: DX 9 - Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512 MB RAM and Pixel Shader 3.0 (NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GT or better), DX 10 - NVIDIA GeForce 8600 or bett
- RAM: 2
- Storage: 50
BioShock™ — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum requirements for BioShock™?
BioShock™ needs at least a Intel single-core Pentium 4 processor at 2.4GHz CPU and a Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 128MB RAM and Pixel Shader 3.0 (NVIDIA 6600 or better/ATI X1300 or better, excluding ATI X1550) graphics card, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage.
What are the recommended specs for BioShock™?
For a smooth experience, BioShock™ recommends a Intel Core 2 Duo processor and a DX 9 - Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512 MB RAM and Pixel Shader 3.0 (NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GT or better), DX 10 - NVIDIA GeForce 8600 or bett with 2GB of RAM.
How much RAM does BioShock™ need?
BioShock™ requires 1GB of RAM as a minimum, with 2GB recommended.
What GPU do you need to run BioShock™?
The minimum graphics card for BioShock™ is a Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 128MB RAM and Pixel Shader 3.0 (NVIDIA 6600 or better/ATI X1300 or better, excluding ATI X1550), while a DX 9 - Direct X 9.0c compliant video card with 512 MB RAM and Pixel Shader 3.0 (NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GT or better), DX 10 - NVIDIA GeForce 8600 or bett is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.