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Far Cry 3

Multiplatform shooter-action Far Cry 3 with RPG elements was released by Ubisoft in 2012 and immediately gained huge popularity. The game is dedicated to survival... Read more

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System Requirements Far Cry 3

Minimum System Requirements

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The minimum system requirements for Far Cry 3 specify the PC configuration on which the game can be run without issues at minimum graphics settings.

• OS: Windows Vista/7
• CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.6 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ [Will it run?]
• RAM: 4 Gb
• Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8800 / ATI Radeon HD 2900 (512 Mb) [Compare with your own]
• Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX
• DirectX: 10
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse, DVD ROM

Recommended System Requirements

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Recommended system requirements for Far Cry 3 show the type of computer needed to run the game at maximum graphics settings while playing without lag and with a high frame rate (FPS).

• OS: Windows Vista/7/8
• CPU: Intel Core i3 @ 2.9 GHz / AMD Phenom II X2 @ 3.4 GHz [Will it run?]
• RAM: 6 Gb
• Video Card: nVidia GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5870 (1 Gb) [Compare with your own]
• Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX
• DirectX: 11
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse, DVD ROM

Requirements updated: April 3, 2026

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Will Far Cry 3 run on my PC?

Minimum to run Far Cry 3: processor Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.6 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, graphics card nVidia GeForce 8800 / ATI Radeon HD 2900 (512 Mb), 4 Gb of RAM. Check your computer with the free test on this page.

What graphics card is needed for Far Cry 3?

The minimum graphics card for Far Cry 3: nVidia GeForce 8800 / ATI Radeon HD 2900 (512 Mb). Recommended: nVidia GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5870 (1 Gb).

How much RAM is needed for Far Cry 3?

For Far Cry 3, at least 4 Gb of RAM is required. Recommended 6 Gb.