Just Cause™ 3
To run Just Cause™ 3 (2015) on PC you need at least a Intel Core i5-2500k, 3.3GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1075T 3GHz processor and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 (2GB) / AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2GB), with 8GB of RAM and 54GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz / AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (3GB) / AMD R9 290 (4GB) with 8GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Just Cause™ 3 with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for Just Cause™ 3.
System Requirements
Minimum
- CPU: Intel Core i5-2500k, 3.3GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1075T 3GHz
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 (2GB) / AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2GB)
- RAM: 8
- Storage: 54
Recommended
- CPU: Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz / AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (3GB) / AMD R9 290 (4GB)
- RAM: 8
- Storage: 54
Building a PC to play Just Cause™ 3 at its best
Meeting the Just Cause™ 3 minimum requirements (a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 (2GB) / AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2GB)) is enough to launch the game, but it won't give you high frame rates at 1440p or 4K. The recommended NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (3GB) / AMD R9 290 (4GB) is a solid target, and stepping up to a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080 or Radeon RX 9070 XT gives you the headroom for ultra settings, ray tracing and high-refresh play. On mid-range cards, DLSS 4 and FSR frame generation can lift Just Cause™ 3's frame rate substantially, while a flagship RTX 5090 drives 4K at maximum settings.
The processor matters just as much: pairing your graphics card with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D or an Intel Core Ultra, at least 8GB (ideally 32GB) of DDR5 RAM and a fast Gen5 NVMe SSD removes the stutter and long load times that can hold Just Cause™ 3 back. For modern textures at 4K, aim for a GPU with 12–16GB of VRAM so you never run short.
The same premium components also decide whether your rig is VR ready: if you game in virtual reality on a Meta Quest 3, Valve Index or PlayStation VR2, a strong GPU and CPU are what hold a steady 90 FPS. Check your exact setup against Just Cause™ 3 with the free Can I Run It tool, or see the best GPU for Just Cause™ 3.
Just Cause™ 3 — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum requirements for Just Cause™ 3?
Just Cause™ 3 needs at least a Intel Core i5-2500k, 3.3GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1075T 3GHz CPU and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 (2GB) / AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2GB) graphics card, 8GB of RAM and 54GB of storage.
What are the recommended specs for Just Cause™ 3?
For a smooth experience, Just Cause™ 3 recommends a Intel Core i7-3770, 3.4 GHz / AMD FX-8350, 4.0 GHz and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (3GB) / AMD R9 290 (4GB) with 8GB of RAM.
How much RAM does Just Cause™ 3 need?
Just Cause™ 3 requires 8GB of RAM as a minimum, with 8GB recommended.
What GPU do you need to run Just Cause™ 3?
The minimum graphics card for Just Cause™ 3 is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 (2GB) / AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2GB), while a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (3GB) / AMD R9 290 (4GB) is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.
