Can I Run Far Cry 3?

Last updated: 19 December 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run Far Cry 3? On this page you will find Far Cry 3 system requirements for PC (Windows). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

Test your PC to see if it will run Far Cry 3 or check system requirement details for CPU, operating system, graphics and sound cards, required disk space and more for each of the supported platforms.

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Can I run it: Far Cry 3

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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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Far Cry 3 Windows Requirements

Far Cry 3 system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
OS
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
4 GB
Memory
4 GB
Graphics
Graphics
512MB Video (1GB Video), DirectX9c (DirectX11) Shader Model 3.0 (Shader Model 5.0)
Graphics
512MB Video (1GB Video), DirectX9c (DirectX11) Shader Model 3.0 (Shader Model 5.0)
DirectX
DirectX
9.0c
DirectX
11
Storage
Storage
15 GB HD space
Storage
15 GB HD space
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX Compatible (Recommended Surround Sound 5.1 capable)
Sound Card
DirectX Compatible (Recommended Surround Sound 5.1 capable)
Other Requirements
Other Requirements
Broadband Internet connection
Other Requirements
Broadband Internet connection
Additional
Additional
*Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: AMD Radeon™ HD 2900 / 3000 / 4000 / 5000 / 6000 / 7000 series, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX / 9 / 200 / 400 / 500 / 600 series. Laptop 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 at http://support.ubi.com.Requires a UPlay account
Additional
*Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: AMD Radeon™ HD 2900 / 3000 / 4000 / 5000 / 6000 / 7000 series, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX / 9 / 200 / 400 / 500 / 600 series. Laptop 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 at http://support.ubi.com.Requires a UPlay account

Far Cry 3 minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating system. Your processor should be Intel Core2 Duo E6700 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 6000+ @ 3.0Ghz or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 4 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be 512MB Video (1GB Video), DirectX9c (DirectX11) Shader Model 3.0 (Shader Model 5.0). You also have to have 15 GB HD space free disk space to install the game.

For RAM, it is recommended to have 4 GB or more. And video card — 512MB Video (1GB Video), DirectX9c (DirectX11) Shader Model 3.0 (Shader Model 5.0).

Game Details

Discover the dark secrets of a lawless island ruled by violence and take the fight to the enemy as you try to escape. You’ll need more than luck to escape alive!

Release date
28 November, 2021
Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op
Genres
Action, Adventure
Supported languages
English*, German*, French*, Italian*, Spanish - Spain*, Portuguese, Polish, Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Czech, Russian*, Japanese*, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
* languages with full audio support
Developers
Ubisoft Montreal, Massive Entertainment, and Ubisoft Shanghai
Publishers
Ubisoft
Official website
farcrygame.com
Support website
support.ubi.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Far Cry 3?

You would be able to run Far Cry 3 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 XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core2 Duo E6700 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 6000+ @ 3.0Ghz
  • Memory: 4 GB
  • Graphics: 512MB Video (1GB Video), DirectX9c (DirectX11) Shader Model 3.0 (Shader Model 5.0)
  • DirectX: 9.0c
  • Storage: 15 GB HD space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible (Recommended Surround Sound 5.1 capable)
  • Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection
  • Additional: *Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: AMD Radeon™ HD 2900 / 3000 / 4000 / 5000 / 6000 / 7000 series, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX / 9 / 200 / 400 / 500 / 600 series. Laptop 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 at http://support.ubi.com.Requires a UPlay account

Can I play Far Cry 3 with 3 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play Far Cry 3. The minimum RAM is 4 GB.

Can I play Far Cry 3 with 4 GB of RAM?

Yes, Far Cry 3 can run with 4 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does Far Cry 3 need?

You need at least 4 GB of RAM to run Far Cry 3 on PC.

What processor do I need for Far Cry 3?

Intel Core2 Duo E6700 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 6000+ @ 3.0Ghz is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Far Cry 3.

How many GB is Far Cry 3?

At least 15 GB HD space of disk space is required to install Far Cry 3 on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Far Cry 3?

You need 512MB Video (1GB Video), DirectX9c (DirectX11) Shader Model 3.0 (Shader Model 5.0) or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Far Cry 3?

Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 or newer.

What DirectX do I need to run Far Cry 3?

9.0c or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Far Cry 3 on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is Far Cry 3 release date?

Far Cry 3 release date is 28 November, 2021.

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