Can I Run Resident Evil 4?

Last updated: 17 December 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run Resident Evil 4? On this page you will find Resident Evil 4 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 Resident Evil 4 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: Resident Evil 4

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Can my PC run Resident Evil 4?

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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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Resident Evil 4 Windows Requirements

Resident Evil 4 system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows XP/ Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
OS
Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
Processor
Processor
Intel Core™ 2 Duo 2.4 Ghz, AMD Athlon™ X2 2.8 Ghz
Processor
Intel Core™ 2 Quad 2.7 Ghz, AMD Phenom™ II X4 3 Ghz
Memory
Memory
2 GB
Memory
4 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
Version 9.0c
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Storage
Storage
15 GB
Storage
15 GB
Sound Card
Sound Card
Standard audio device
Sound Card

Resident Evil 4 minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows XP/ Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 operating system. Your processor should be Intel Core™ 2 Duo 2.4 Ghz, AMD Athlon™ X2 2.8 Ghz or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 2 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTS, ATI Radeon™ HD 4850. You also have to have 15 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Resident Evil 4 for Windows, your operating system should be Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8. Recommended CPU would be Intel Core™ 2 Quad 2.7 Ghz, AMD Phenom™ II X4 3 Ghz CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 4 GB or more. And video card — NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560.

Game Details

Special agent Leon S. Kennedy is sent on a mission to rescue the U.S. President’s daughter who has been kidnapped.

Release date
27 February, 2021
Required age
17+
Category
Single-player
Genres
Action, Adventure
Supported languages
English*, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Italian
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Capcom
Publisher
Capcom
Official website
residentevil.com
Support website
capcom.co.jp
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Resident Evil 4?

You would be able to run Resident Evil 4 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/ Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
  • Processor: Intel Core™ 2 Duo 2.4 Ghz, AMD Athlon™ X2 2.8 Ghz
  • Memory: 2 GB
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTS, ATI Radeon™ HD 4850
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 15 GB
  • Sound Card: Standard audio device

Can I play Resident Evil 4 with 1 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play Resident Evil 4. The minimum RAM is 2 GB.

Can I play Resident Evil 4 with 2 GB of RAM?

Yes, Resident Evil 4 can run with 2 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does Resident Evil 4 need?

You need at least 2 GB of RAM to run Resident Evil 4 on PC, but 4 GB is recommended.

What processor do I need for Resident Evil 4?

Intel Core™ 2 Duo 2.4 Ghz, AMD Athlon™ X2 2.8 Ghz is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Resident Evil 4.

How many GB is Resident Evil 4?

At least 15 GB of disk space is required to install Resident Evil 4 on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Resident Evil 4?

You need NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTS, ATI Radeon™ HD 4850 or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Resident Evil 4?

Windows XP/ Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or newer.

What DirectX do I need to run Resident Evil 4?

Version 9.0c or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Resident Evil 4 on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is Resident Evil 4 release date?

Resident Evil 4 release date is 27 February, 2021.

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