Outlast

To run Outlast (2013) on PC you need at least a 2.2 GHz Dual Core CPU processor and a 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX / ATI Radeon HD 3xxx series, with 2GB of RAM and 5GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a 2.8 GHz Quad Core CPU and a 1GB NVIDIA GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 6850 or better with 3GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Outlast with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for Outlast.

Meeting the Outlast minimum requirements (a 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX / ATI Radeon HD 3xxx series) is enough to launch the game, but it won't give you high frame rates at 1440p or 4K. The recommended 1GB NVIDIA GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 6850 or better 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 Outlast'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 3GB (ideally 32GB) of DDR5 RAM and a fast Gen5 NVMe SSD removes the stutter and long load times that can hold Outlast 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 Outlast with the free Can I Run It tool, or see the best GPU for Outlast.

What are the minimum requirements for Outlast?
Outlast needs at least a 2.2 GHz Dual Core CPU CPU and a 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX / ATI Radeon HD 3xxx series graphics card, 2GB of RAM and 5GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for Outlast?
For a smooth experience, Outlast recommends a 2.8 GHz Quad Core CPU and a 1GB NVIDIA GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 6850 or better with 3GB of RAM.

How much RAM does Outlast need?
Outlast requires 2GB of RAM as a minimum, with 3GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run Outlast?
The minimum graphics card for Outlast is a 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX / ATI Radeon HD 3xxx series, while a 1GB NVIDIA GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 6850 or better is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.