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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | 128 MB DirectX9 compatible graphics card with pixel & vertex shader support (nVidia GeForce 4, ATI Radeon 8500) | 256 MB DirectX9 compatible graphics card with pixel & vertex shader 2.0 support (nVidia GeForce 6, ATI Radeon 9800 Pro) | Detecting... |
| CPU | 1.5 GHz Pentium 3 / AMD Athlon Processor | 3.0 GHz Pentium 4 / AMD Athlon Processor | Detecting... |
| RAM | 512 MB | 1 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 3 GB | 3 GB | — |
| DirectX | — | — | — |
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About
Become El Matador, a DEA special agent tasked with taking down the drug barons. A new narcotics cartel is rising across Central and South America, sharpening its claws and extending its reach. Locate the encampments, infiltrate the headquarters, and put an end to the cartel's influence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run El Matador on my PC?
To run El Matador you need at least a Radeon 8500, plus 512 MB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a Radeon 9800, plus 1 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for El Matador?
El Matador minimum requirements: GPU: 128 MB DirectX9 compatible graphics card with pixel & vertex shader support (nVidia GeForce 4, ATI Radeon 8500), CPU: 1.5 GHz Pentium 3 / AMD Athlon Processor, RAM: 512 MB, Storage: 3 GB.
What are the recommended specs for El Matador?
El Matador recommended specs: GPU: 256 MB DirectX9 compatible graphics card with pixel & vertex shader 2.0 support (nVidia GeForce 6, ATI Radeon 9800 Pro), CPU: 3.0 GHz Pentium 4 / AMD Athlon Processor, RAM: 1 GB, Storage: 3 GB.
How many GB is El Matador?
El Matador requires at least 3 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run El Matador?
Yes — a GTX 1650 comfortably meets the minimum and even approaches the recommended GPU tier for El Matador. Expect solid 1080p performance at medium settings.
Is El Matador CPU or GPU intensive?
El Matador is relatively CPU intensive compared to its GPU needs. Single-thread CPU performance and clock speed matter more than raw GPU power — make sure your processor meets the recommended spec.
Can Steam Deck run El Matador?
El Matador has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve yet. Its compatibility status is Unknown. You may still try it, but results can vary.
How many players can run El Matador?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for El Matador and 99% meet the recommended one. We match every card in the survey against our GPU benchmark scores; the ones we identify add up to 82.6% of the survey, and the math runs on that part. It only measures the graphics card, not the CPU or RAM.
