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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 or AMD Radeon™ RX 460 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 480 with 3GB VRAM | Detecting... |
| CPU | Intel® Core™ i5-4460 or AMD FX™-6300 or better | Intel® Core™ i7-3770 or AMD FX™-9590 or better | Detecting... |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 45 GB | 45 GB | — |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 | — |
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About
Jill Valentine is one of the last remaining people in Raccoon City to witness the atrocities Umbrella performed. To stop her, Umbrella unleashes their ultimate secret weapon: Nemesis! Also includes Resident Evil Resistance, a new 1 vs 4 online multiplayer game set in the Resident Evil universe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run Resident Evil 3 on my PC?
To run Resident Evil 3 you need at least a GeForce GTX 960 or a Radeon RX 460, plus 8 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce GTX 1060 or a Radeon RX 480, plus 8 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for Resident Evil 3?
Resident Evil 3 minimum requirements: GPU: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 or AMD Radeon™ RX 460, CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-4460 or AMD FX™-6300 or better, RAM: 8 GB, Storage: 45 GB, DirectX: Version 12.
What are the recommended specs for Resident Evil 3?
Resident Evil 3 recommended specs: GPU: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 480 with 3GB VRAM, CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-3770 or AMD FX™-9590 or better, RAM: 8 GB, Storage: 45 GB, DirectX: Version 12.
How many GB is Resident Evil 3?
Resident Evil 3 requires at least 45 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run Resident Evil 3?
Yes, a GTX 1650 should run Resident Evil 3 at minimum settings. It meets the minimum GPU tier but falls below the recommended spec, so expect 1080p low-to-medium and occasional frame dips in demanding scenes.
Is Resident Evil 3 CPU or GPU intensive?
Resident Evil 3 puts balanced load on both CPU and GPU. Neither component is dramatically heavier than the other, so a mid-range CPU paired with a mid-range GPU delivers the best experience.
Can Steam Deck run Resident Evil 3?
Yes, Resident Evil 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 Resident Evil 3?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 96% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Resident Evil 3 and 90% 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.
