Can I Run Assassin’s Creed® III?

Last updated: 22 April 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run Assassin’s Creed® III? On this page you will find Assassin’s Creed® III system requirements for PC (Windows). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

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Can my PC run Assassin’s Creed® III?

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  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s CPU name will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Processor’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. In the opened menu click on ‘Device Manager’
  3. In ‘Device Manager’ click on the arrow next to ‘Display adapters’
  4. Under the drop-down, you will see the GPU that your computer is using

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s RAM will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Installed RAM’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. You can see if Windows is 64 or 32 bit under ‘System type’
  4. You can see Windows version under ‘Windows edition’

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Assassin’s Creed® III Windows Requirements

Assassin’s Creed® III system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows Vista (SP2) / Windows 7 (SP1) / Windows 8
OS
Windows Vista (SP2) / Windows 7 (SP1) / Windows 8
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
2 GB
Memory
4 GB
Graphics
Graphics
512 MB DirectX 10—compliant with Shader Model 4.0 or higher (see supported list)*
Graphics
1024 MB DirectX 10—compliant with Shader Model 5.0 or higher (see supported list)*
DirectX
DirectX
10
DirectX
10
Storage
Storage
17 GB
Storage
17 GB
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX 10—compliant (5.1 surround sound recommended)
Sound Card
DirectX 10–compliant (5.1 surround sound recommended)
Multiplayer
Multiplayer
256 kbps or faster broadband connection
Multiplayer
256 kbps or faster broadband connection
Peripherals
Peripherals
Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)*Supported Video Cards at Time of Release:AMD Radeon™ HD 4850 / 5000 / 6000 / 7000 seriesNVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT / 9 / 200 / 400 / 500 / 600 seriesLaptop versions of these cards may work, but are not supported. These chipsets are the only ones that will run this game. For the most up-to-date minimum requirement listings, please visit the FAQ on our support website.Requires a Uplay Account
Peripherals
Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)*Supported Video Cards at Time of Release:AMD Radeon™ HD 4850 / 5000 / 6000 / 7000 seriesNVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT / 9 / 200 / 400 / 500 / 600 seriesLaptop versions of these cards may work, but are not supported. These chipsets are the only ones that will run this game. For the most up-to-date minimum requirement listings, please visit the FAQ on our support website.Requires a Uplay Account

Assassin’s Creed® III minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows Vista (SP2) / Windows 7 (SP1) / Windows 8 operating system. Your processor should be 2.60 GHz Intel Core™2 Duo E8200 or 2.60 GHz AMD Athlon™ II X4 620 or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 2 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be 512 MB DirectX 10—compliant with Shader Model 4.0 or higher (see supported list)*. You also have to have 17 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Assassin’s Creed® III for Windows, your operating system should be Windows Vista (SP2) / Windows 7 (SP1) / Windows 8. Recommended CPU would be 2.66 GHz Intel Core™2 Quad Q9400 or 3.00 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X4 940 CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 4 GB or more. And video card — 1024 MB DirectX 10—compliant with Shader Model 5.0 or higher (see supported list)*.

Game Details

The American Colonies, 1775. As a Native American assassin fights to protect his land and people, he will ignite the flames of a young nation’s revolution.

Release date
20 November, 2021
Categories
Single-player, Multi-player
Genre
Adventure
Supported languages
English*, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French*, German*, Hungarian, Italian*, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese*, Portuguese - Brazil*, Russian*, Spanish - Spain*, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Simplified Chinese
* languages with full audio support
Developers
Ubisoft Montreal
Publishers
Ubisoft
Official website
ubisoft.com
Support website
ubi.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Assassin’s Creed® III?

You would be able to run Assassin’s Creed® III on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!

Minimum requirements for Windows are:

  • OS: Windows Vista (SP2) / Windows 7 (SP1) / Windows 8
  • Processor: 2.60 GHz Intel Core™2 Duo E8200 or 2.60 GHz AMD Athlon™ II X4 620
  • Memory: 2 GB
  • Graphics: 512 MB DirectX 10—compliant with Shader Model 4.0 or higher (see supported list)*
  • DirectX: 10
  • Storage: 17 GB
  • Sound Card: DirectX 10—compliant (5.1 surround sound recommended)
  • Multiplayer: 256 kbps or faster broadband connection
  • Peripherals: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)*Supported Video Cards at Time of Release:AMD Radeon™ HD 4850 / 5000 / 6000 / 7000 seriesNVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT / 9 / 200 / 400 / 500 / 600 seriesLaptop versions of these cards may work, but are not supported. These chipsets are the only ones that will run this game. For the most up-to-date minimum requirement listings, please visit the FAQ on our support website.Requires a Uplay Account

Can I play Assassin’s Creed® III with 1 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play Assassin’s Creed® III. The minimum RAM is 2 GB.

Can I play Assassin’s Creed® III with 2 GB of RAM?

Yes, Assassin’s Creed® III can run with 2 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does Assassin’s Creed® III need?

You need at least 2 GB of RAM to run Assassin’s Creed® III on PC, but 4 GB is recommended.

What processor do I need for Assassin’s Creed® III?

2.60 GHz Intel Core™2 Duo E8200 or 2.60 GHz AMD Athlon™ II X4 620 is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Assassin’s Creed® III.

How many GB is Assassin’s Creed® III?

At least 17 GB of disk space is required to install Assassin’s Creed® III on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Assassin’s Creed® III?

You need 512 MB DirectX 10—compliant with Shader Model 4.0 or higher (see supported list)* or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Assassin’s Creed® III?

Windows Vista (SP2) / Windows 7 (SP1) / Windows 8 or newer.

What DirectX do I need to run Assassin’s Creed® III?

10 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Assassin’s Creed® III on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is Assassin’s Creed® III release date?

Assassin’s Creed® III release date is 20 November, 2021.

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