Tyranny
To run Tyranny (2016) on PC you need at least a Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505 @ 2.80 GHz / AMD Athlon II X4 840 @ 3.10 GHz processor and a ATI Radeon HD 5770 or NVIDIA GeForce GTS450 with 1GB VRAM, with 6GB of RAM and 15GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel Core i3-2100 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.10 GHz and a Radeon HD 6850 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 with 1GB VRAM with 8GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Tyranny with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for Tyranny.
System Requirements
Minimum
- CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505 @ 2.80 GHz / AMD Athlon II X4 840 @ 3.10 GHz
- GPU: ATI Radeon HD 5770 or NVIDIA GeForce GTS450 with 1GB VRAM
- RAM: 6
- Storage: 15
Recommended
- CPU: Intel Core i3-2100 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.10 GHz
- GPU: Radeon HD 6850 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 with 1GB VRAM
- RAM: 8
- Storage: 15
Building a PC to play Tyranny at its best
Meeting the Tyranny minimum requirements (a ATI Radeon HD 5770 or NVIDIA GeForce GTS450 with 1GB VRAM) is enough to launch the game, but it won't give you high frame rates at 1440p or 4K. The recommended Radeon HD 6850 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 with 1GB VRAM 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 Tyranny'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 Tyranny 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 Tyranny with the free Can I Run It tool, or see the best GPU for Tyranny.
Tyranny — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum requirements for Tyranny?
Tyranny needs at least a Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505 @ 2.80 GHz / AMD Athlon II X4 840 @ 3.10 GHz CPU and a ATI Radeon HD 5770 or NVIDIA GeForce GTS450 with 1GB VRAM graphics card, 6GB of RAM and 15GB of storage.
What are the recommended specs for Tyranny?
For a smooth experience, Tyranny recommends a Intel Core i3-2100 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ 3.10 GHz and a Radeon HD 6850 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 with 1GB VRAM with 8GB of RAM.
How much RAM does Tyranny need?
Tyranny requires 6GB of RAM as a minimum, with 8GB recommended.
What GPU do you need to run Tyranny?
The minimum graphics card for Tyranny is a ATI Radeon HD 5770 or NVIDIA GeForce GTS450 with 1GB VRAM, while a Radeon HD 6850 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 with 1GB VRAM is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.
