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Can My PC Run The Last of Us™ Part I?

Pick your graphics card, processor and RAM below and we compare them with the official The Last of Us™ Part I system requirements. You get a clear answer, the settings to use and what to upgrade if your PC falls short.

Min. GPU
AMD Radeon RX 470 (4 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT (4 GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4 GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB)
Min. CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, Intel Core i7-4770K
Min. RAM
16 GB
Storage
100 GB
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Can your PC run The Last of Us™ Part I?

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Official The Last of Us™ Part I PC requirements
MinimumRecommended
OSWindows 10 (Version 1909 or Newer)Windows 10 (Version 1909 or Newer)
CPUAMD Ryzen 5 1500X, Intel Core i7-4770KAMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel Core i7-8700
RAM16 GB16 GB
GPUAMD Radeon RX 470 (4 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT (4 GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4 GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB)AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB)
Storage100 GB100 GB

Source: official The Last of Us™ Part I website. Results are estimates based on relative hardware performance.

The Last of Us™ Part I system requirements

MinimumRecommended
Operating systemWindows 10 (Version 1909 or Newer)Windows 10 (Version 1909 or Newer)
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 1500X, Intel Core i7-4770KAMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel Core i7-8700
Memory16 GB16 GB
Graphics cardAMD Radeon RX 470 (4 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT (4 GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4 GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB)AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB)
Storage100 GB100 GB

Source: store.steampowered.com. Requirements can change with game updates.

What graphics card and processor do you need for The Last of Us™ Part I?

The official lists only name one or two parts. These are other common parts with the same performance, so you can see quickly where your PC stands.

MinimumLow settings, 1080p or lower
Graphics card
GTX 1050 Ti, RX 6400, R9 270X, GTX 960
Processor
Ryzen 3 1200, i5-2500K / 3570K, i7-2600 / 3770
RAM
16 GB
RecommendedMedium – High settings, 1080p
Graphics card
GTX 1080 / 1080 Ti, RX 6600, RTX 3060, RX 5700
Processor
i7-8700 / 8700K, Ryzen 5 3600 / 3600X, i3-12100 / 13100
RAM
16 GB
HighHigh – Max settings, 1080p / 1440p
Graphics card
RX 9060 XT, RX 7700 XT, RTX 5060 Ti, RX 6800
Processor
i5-13400 / 14400, Ryzen 7 5700X / 5800X, Ryzen 9 5900X / 5950X
RAM
16 GB

Can my graphics card run The Last of Us™ Part I?

Quick answers for the most common graphics cards (your processor and RAM must meet the minimum too).

  • GTX 1050 TiYesLow – Medium
  • GTX 1650YesLow – Medium
  • GTX 1060 6GBYesLow – Medium
  • GTX 1660 SuperYesLow – Medium
  • RX 580YesLow – Medium
  • RTX 3050YesLow – Medium
  • RTX 3060YesMedium – High
  • RTX 4060YesMedium – High
  • Intel Iris Xe (11th gen+)NoNot playable

The Last of Us™ Part I PC requirements: FAQ

What are the minimum PC requirements for The Last of Us™ Part I?

The Last of Us™ Part I needs at least Windows 10 (Version 1909 or Newer), a AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, Intel Core i7-4770K processor, 16 GB of RAM, a AMD Radeon RX 470 (4 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT (4 GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4 GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) graphics card and 100 GB of storage.

What PC do you need to run The Last of Us™ Part I well?

For smooth gameplay the recommended specs are a AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel Core i7-8700 processor, 16 GB of RAM and a AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB) graphics card.

Can I run The Last of Us™ Part I with 8 GB of RAM?

8 GB is below the official minimum of 16 GB. The Last of Us™ Part I may start, but expect stutter and long loading times. 16 GB is a safe amount.

Can a GTX 1650 run The Last of Us™ Part I?

Yes — on Low to Medium settings. This assumes your processor and RAM meet the minimum too.

Is The Last of Us™ Part I free to play on PC?

No, The Last of Us™ Part I is a paid game on PC.

How much storage does The Last of Us™ Part I need?

The Last of Us™ Part I needs 100 GB of free space.

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