Can I Run Gears 5?

Last updated: 26 April 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run Gears 5? On this page you will find Gears 5 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 Gears 5 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: Gears 5

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Can my PC run Gears 5?

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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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Gears 5 Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Gears 5 system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 7 SP1, Windows 10
OS
Windows 10
Processor
Processor
AMD FX-6000 series |; Intel i3 Skylake
Processor
AMD Ryzen 3 | Intel i5 Skylake
Memory
Memory
8 GB
Memory
8 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
Version 12
DirectX
Version 12
Network
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Storage
Storage
80 GB
Storage
80 GB
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX Compatible
Sound Card
DirectX Compatible

Gears 5 minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7 SP1, Windows 10 operating system. Your processor should be AMD FX-6000 series |; Intel i3 Skylake or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 8 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be AMD Radeon R9 280 |; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (Windows 10) |; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (Windows 7). You also have to have 80 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Gears 5 for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 10. Recommended CPU would be AMD Ryzen 3 | Intel i5 Skylake CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 8 GB or more. And video card — AMD Radeon RX 570 |; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (Windows 10) |; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660ti (Windows 7).

Game Details

Strike at the enemy in Gears 5 Operation 7, available now. Jump in with four new characters, a brand-new map and a rebuilt classic map, renewed Tour of Duty and more.

Release date
9 September, 2021
Required age
18+
OpenCritic Score
85.51/100
Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Genres
Action, Adventure
Supported languages
English*, French*, Italian*, German*, Spanish - Spain*, Arabic, Japanese, Korean*, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil*, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America*, Traditional Chinese*, Turkish
* languages with full audio support
Developers
The Coalition
Publishers
Xbox Game Studios
Official website
gears5.com
Support website
xbox.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Gears 5?

You would be able to run Gears 5 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:

Can I play Gears 5 with 6 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play Gears 5. The minimum RAM is 8 GB.

Can I play Gears 5 with 8 GB of RAM?

Yes, Gears 5 can run with 8 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does Gears 5 need?

You need at least 8 GB of RAM to run Gears 5 on PC.

What processor do I need for Gears 5?

AMD FX-6000 series |; Intel i3 Skylake is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Gears 5.

How many GB is Gears 5?

At least 80 GB of disk space is required to install Gears 5 on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Gears 5?

What version of Windows can I use to play Gears 5?

Windows 7 SP1, Windows 10 or newer.

Does Gears 5 require a 64-bit OS and processor?

Yes, Gears 5 needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.

What DirectX do I need to run Gears 5?

Version 12 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Gears 5 on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is Gears 5 release date?

Gears 5 release date is 9 September, 2021.

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