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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA® 8600 GT 512MB VRAM – NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 680 2GB VRAM / Radeon HD 3400 512MB VRAM - Radeon HD 7970 3GB VRAM | — | Detecting... |
| CPU | Intel Dual Core 2.4 GHZ - i7 3930K 6 Core x 3.06 GHZ / AMD Dual Core 2.6 GHZ - FX-8150 8 Core x 3.6 GHZ | — | Detecting... |
| RAM | 2 GB | — | Detecting... |
| Storage | 35 GB | — | — |
| DirectX | — | — | — |
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About
No longer a New York City cop, Max Payne moves to São Paulo to protect a wealthy family in an effort to finally escape his troubled past. This complete edition of Max Payne 3 includes the complete original game and all previously released downloadable content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run Max Payne 3 on my PC?
To run Max Payne 3 you need at least a GeForce GT 512 or a Radeon HD 3400, plus 2 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for Max Payne 3?
Max Payne 3 minimum requirements: GPU: NVIDIA® 8600 GT 512MB VRAM – NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 680 2GB VRAM / Radeon HD 3400 512MB VRAM - Radeon HD 7970 3GB VRAM, CPU: Intel Dual Core 2.4 GHZ - i7 3930K 6 Core x 3.06 GHZ / AMD Dual Core 2.6 GHZ - FX-8150 8 Core x 3.6 GHZ, RAM: 2 GB, Storage: 35 GB.
What are the recommended specs for Max Payne 3?
Max Payne 3 recommended specs: GPU: Not specified, CPU: Not specified, RAM: —, Storage: —.
How many GB is Max Payne 3?
Max Payne 3 requires at least 35 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run Max Payne 3?
Yes — a GTX 1650 comfortably meets the minimum and even approaches the recommended GPU tier for Max Payne 3. Expect solid 1080p performance at medium settings.
Is Max Payne 3 CPU or GPU intensive?
Max Payne 3 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 Max Payne 3?
Yes, Max Payne 3 is marked as Playable on Steam Deck. It runs on the device but may require some manual adjustments, such as configuring the on-screen keyboard or tweaking graphics settings.
How many players can run Max Payne 3?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 97% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Max Payne 3. 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.
