Can I Run Resident Evil 5?

Last updated: 23 December 2024

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

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Can my PC run Resident Evil 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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Resident Evil 5 Windows Requirements

Resident Evil 5 system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 7
OS
Windows 7
Processor
Processor
Intel Core™ 2 Quad 2.4GHz, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ
Processor
Intel Core™ i5-3570, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ
Memory
Memory
4GB
Memory
4GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Display
Display
Minimum 800 x 600 pixel resolution
Display
Minimum 1280 x 720 pixel resolution
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectSound Compatible (DirectX 9.0c or higher)
Sound Card
DirectSound Compatible (DirectX 9.0c or higher)
DirectX
DirectX
DirectX 9.0c / Shader 3.0
DirectX
DirectX 9.0c / Shader 3.0
Storage
Storage
15 GB free hard drive space
Storage
15 GB free hard drive space
Peripherals
Peripherals
Keyboard and mouse
Peripherals
Keyboard and mouse, controller supported

Resident Evil 5 minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7 operating system. Your processor should be Intel Core™ 2 Quad 2.4GHz, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 4GB. As for a graphics card, it should be 512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA GeForce 9800 series, ATI Radeon HD 7770. You also have to have 15 GB free hard drive space free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Resident Evil 5 for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 7. Recommended CPU would be Intel Core™ i5-3570, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 4GB or more. And video card — 512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA(R) GeForce GTX 650, ATI Radeon HD 7770.

Game Details

This game is a port of the Games for Windows - Live version that was released in 2009. If you buy the Untold Stories Bundle here on Steam, it will be the same as upgrading to Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition.

Release date
15 September, 2021
Required age
18+
Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op
Genres
Action, Adventure
Supported languages
English*, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Polish, Russian
* languages with full audio support
Developers
Capcom
Publishers
Capcom
Official website
residentevil.com
Support website
capcom.co.jp
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Resident Evil 5?

You would be able to run Resident Evil 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:

How much RAM does Resident Evil 5 need?

You need at least 4GB of RAM to run Resident Evil 5 on PC.

What processor do I need for Resident Evil 5?

Intel Core™ 2 Quad 2.4GHz, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Resident Evil 5.

How many GB is Resident Evil 5?

At least 15 GB free hard drive space of disk space is required to install Resident Evil 5 on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Resident Evil 5?

You need 512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA GeForce 9800 series, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Resident Evil 5?

Windows 7 or newer.

What DirectX do I need to run Resident Evil 5?

DirectX 9.0c / Shader 3.0 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Resident Evil 5 on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is Resident Evil 5 release date?

Resident Evil 5 release date is 15 September, 2021.

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