Can I Run Tomb Raider?

Last updated: 19 December 2024

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

Test your PC to see if it will run Tomb Raider 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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  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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Tomb Raider Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Tomb Raider system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows XP Service Pack 3, Windows Vista,7,8 (32bit/64bit)
OS
Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
1GB Memory (2GB on Vista)
Memory
4 GB
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX 9 graphics card with 512Mb Video: AMD Radeon HD 2600 XT, nVidia 8600
Graphics
DirectX 11 graphics card with 1GB Video: AMD Radeon HD 5870, nVidia GTX 480
DirectX
DirectX
9.0c
DirectX
11
Storage
Storage
12 GB HD space
Storage
12 GB HD space
Other Requirements
Other Requirements
Broadband Internet connection
Other Requirements
Broadband Internet connection

Tomb Raider minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows XP Service Pack 3, Windows Vista,7,8 (32bit/64bit) operating system. Your processor should be Dual core CPU: AMD Athlon64 X2 2.1 Ghz (4050+), Intel Core2 Duo 1.86 Ghz (E6300) or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 1GB Memory (2GB on Vista). As for a graphics card, it should be DirectX 9 graphics card with 512Mb Video: AMD Radeon HD 2600 XT, nVidia 8600. You also have to have 12 GB HD space free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Tomb Raider for Windows, your operating system should be Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8. Recommended CPU would be Quad core CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955, Intel Core i5-750 CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 4 GB or more. And video card — DirectX 11 graphics card with 1GB Video: AMD Radeon HD 5870, nVidia GTX 480.

Tomb Raider Mac Requirements

Tomb Raider system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
macOS 10.14
OS
Processor
Processor
1.1 GHZ Intel Core M
Processor
Memory
Memory
4GB
Memory
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Storage
Storage
14GB
Storage

As for Mac OS, Tomb Raider requirements here start with macOS 10.14 operating system. Processor needs to be at least 1.1 GHZ Intel Core M. 4GB of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be 512Mb Nvidia 640M, 2GB AMD M290, 1.5GB Intel HD 4000. Finally, the game needs 14GB of free disk space.

Tomb Raider Linux Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Tomb Raider system requirements for Linux
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Ubuntu 14.04 or Steam OS 2.0 ()
OS
Ubuntu 14.04 or Steam OS 2.0 ()
Processor
Processor
Intel i3 or AMD FX-6300
Processor
Intel i5
Memory
Memory
4GB memory
Memory
8GB Memory
Storage
Storage
15 GB HD space
Storage
15 GB HD space
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Nvidia GeForce 760 with 3GB of Video Memory, (Driver version 364.12 tested)

If you’re on Linux, minimum requirements include Ubuntu 14.04 or Steam OS 2.0 (). Processor should be Intel i3 or AMD FX-6300 or higher. For RAM you need 4GB memory or more. Graphics card should be Nvidia GeForce 640 with 1GB of Video Memory (Driver version 364.12 tested), AMD R7 260X (Driver version MESA 11.2 tested). or better. 15GB of free disk space is a must.

For Linux recommended requirements, use Ubuntu 14.04 or Steam OS 2.0 (). As for the processor/CPU, use Intel i5 or equivalent. Add 8GB Memory or more of RAM to it. And make sure you have Nvidia GeForce 760 with 3GB of Video Memory, (Driver version 364.12 tested) graphics card.

Game Details

Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.

Release date
4 March, 2021
Required age
18+
Categories
Single-player, Multi-player
Genres
Action, Adventure
Supported languages
English*, German*, French*, Italian*, Korean, Spanish - Spain*, Traditional Chinese, Russian*, Polish*, Dutch, Czech, Portuguese - Brazil, Arabic*
* languages with full audio support
Developers
Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux), Nixxes
Publishers
Square Enix, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux)
Official website
tombraider.com
Support website
support.na.square-enix.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Tomb Raider?

You would be able to run Tomb Raider 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:

Minimum requirements for Mac are:

Minimum requirements for Linux are:

How much RAM does Tomb Raider need?

You need at least 1GB Memory (2GB on Vista) of RAM to run Tomb Raider on PC, but 4 GB is recommended.

On Mac it requires minimum 4GB.

And on Linux/SteamOS: 4GB memory minimum, and 8GB Memory recommended.

What processor do I need for Tomb Raider?

Dual core CPU: AMD Athlon64 X2 2.1 Ghz (4050+), Intel Core2 Duo 1.86 Ghz (E6300) is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Tomb Raider.

How many GB is Tomb Raider?

At least 12 GB HD space of disk space is required to install Tomb Raider on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Tomb Raider?

You need DirectX 9 graphics card with 512Mb Video: AMD Radeon HD 2600 XT, nVidia 8600 or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Tomb Raider?

Windows XP Service Pack 3, Windows Vista,7,8 (32bit/64bit) or newer.

Does Tomb Raider require a 64-bit OS and processor?

Yes, Tomb Raider needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.

What DirectX do I need to run Tomb Raider?

9.0c or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Tomb Raider on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play Tomb Raider on my Mac?

Yes, Tomb Raider supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:

Can I run Tomb Raider on Linux/SteamOS?

Yes, you can play Tomb Raider on Steam OS/Linux. Please see requirements above.

When is Tomb Raider release date?

Tomb Raider release date is 4 March, 2021.

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