Prison Architect

Prison Architect

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run Prison Architect (2015) on PC you need at least a Intel Core2 Duo 2.4Ghz or Higher / AMD 3Ghz or Higher processor and a Nvidia 8600 / Radeon equivalent (2009 era), with 6GB of RAM and 50GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel Core i5 and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 16GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Prison Architect with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for Prison Architect.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: Intel Core2 Duo 2.4Ghz or Higher / AMD 3Ghz or Higher
  • GPU: Nvidia 8600 / Radeon equivalent (2009 era)
  • RAM: 6
  • Storage: 50
Recommended
  • CPU: Intel Core i5
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
  • RAM: 16
  • Storage: 50

Prison Architect — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for Prison Architect?
Prison Architect needs at least a Intel Core2 Duo 2.4Ghz or Higher / AMD 3Ghz or Higher CPU and a Nvidia 8600 / Radeon equivalent (2009 era) graphics card, 6GB of RAM and 50GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for Prison Architect?
For a smooth experience, Prison Architect recommends a Intel Core i5 and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 16GB of RAM.

How much RAM does Prison Architect need?
Prison Architect requires 6GB of RAM as a minimum, with 16GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run Prison Architect?
The minimum graphics card for Prison Architect is a Nvidia 8600 / Radeon equivalent (2009 era), while a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.