Far Cry 5 requirements for PC

Can I run Far Cry 5?

To run the Far Cry 5 system requirements, you will need an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 graphics card, an AMD FX-6300 Six-Core CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 40GB of HD space.

When it comes to the Far Cry 5 requirements, the minimum specs are quite attainable, and gaming PCs that are a few years old will still run this game well. 

To meet the Far Cry 5 minimum requirements, you will need an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 graphics card, an AMD FX-6300 processor, and 8GB of RAM. This will get you up and running on the lowest graphics preset, so you might want to aim for a higher level of hardware before playing Far Cry 5. 

To play the game at its best an meet the Far Cry 5 recommended specs, you're going to need an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 GPU, an AMD Ryzen 5 1600 CPU, and 8GB of RAM. 

Far Cry 5 size

The Far Cry 5 download size on PC demands 40GB of free HD space. 

We recommend installing the game on an SSD to ensure the best gameplay performance. So, if you need more space or want to make an upgrade, check the PCGamesN buyers guide for the best SSD for gaming or just check the latest, best prices for SSDs.

Want to secure your copy of Far Cry 5? Be sure to snag a Far Cry 5 deal from Humble, where you can also secure a hefty discount if you're already a member of Humble Choice. 

Far Cry 5 Performance Guide

Far Cry 5 FPS Boosts can be achieved through a number of changes - running the game as administrator, ensuring Windows Power options are set for 'Best Performance' and disabling any overlays such as Discord Overlay. In addition, graphical options such as Environment and Anti-Aliasing can affect performance significantly, so try turning these down if you are suffering from poor performance

Far Cry 5 stuttering issues can also be solved by ensuring you have the latest NVIDIA Drivers or AMD Drivers for your graphics card.

Far Cry 5 Update

The game is over 2 years old now and Ubisoft are no longer releasing large patches or updates, however there are no significant glitches or issues as these have been sorted in earlier patches.

Other Far Cry games

Want to play the latest Far Cry experience? Check out the Far Cry 6 system requirements. For one of the most popular Far Cry experiences, see if you can run the Far Cry 3 system requirements and its DLC, the Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon system requirements. Or, if you want the most primal experience, check out the Far Cry Primal system requirements. Otherwise, dive backwards in time with the original Far Cry system requirements.