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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | 512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA® GeForce 9800 series or better, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or better | 512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA(R) GeForce® GTX 650 or better, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or better | Detecting... |
| CPU | Intel Core™ 2 Quad 2.4GHz or better, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ or better | Intel Core™ i5-3570 or better, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ or better | Detecting... |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 15 GB | 15 GB | — |
| DirectX | — | — | — |
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About
This game is a port of the Games for Windows - Live version that was released in 2009. If you buy the Untold Stories Bundle here on Steam, it will be the same as upgrading to Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run Resident Evil 5 on my PC?
To run Resident Evil 5 you need at least a GeForce 9800 series GPU or a Radeon HD 7770, plus 4 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce GTX 650 or a Radeon HD 7770, plus 4 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for Resident Evil 5?
Resident Evil 5 minimum requirements: GPU: 512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA® GeForce 9800 series or better, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or better, CPU: Intel Core™ 2 Quad 2.4GHz or better, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ or better, RAM: 4 GB, Storage: 15 GB.
What are the recommended specs for Resident Evil 5?
Resident Evil 5 recommended specs: GPU: 512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA(R) GeForce® GTX 650 or better, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or better, CPU: Intel Core™ i5-3570 or better, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ or better, RAM: 4 GB, Storage: 15 GB.
How many GB is Resident Evil 5?
Resident Evil 5 requires at least 15 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 5?
Yes — a GTX 1650 comfortably meets the minimum and even approaches the recommended GPU tier for Resident Evil 5. Expect solid 1080p performance at medium settings.
Is Resident Evil 5 CPU or GPU intensive?
Resident Evil 5 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 Resident Evil 5?
Yes, Resident Evil 5 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 5?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Resident Evil 5 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.
