Official specs from Steam
Resident Evil 5 system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam.
Minimum
| Supported OS | Windows®10 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core™ 2 Quad 2.4GHz or better, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ or better |
| Memory | 4GB or better |
| Graphics | 512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA® GeForce 9800 series or better, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or better |
| Display | Minimum 800 x 600 pixel resolution |
| Sound | DirectSound Compatible (DirectX 9.0c or higher) |
| DirectX® | DirectX 9.0c / Shader 3.0 or better |
| Hard Drive | 15 GB free hard drive space |
| Peripherals | Keyboard and mouse |
Recommended
| Supported OS | Windows®10 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core™ i5-3570 or better, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ or better |
| Memory | 4GB or better |
| Graphics | 512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA(R) GeForce® GTX 650 or better, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or better |
| Display | Minimum 1280 x 720 pixel resolution |
| Sound | DirectSound Compatible (DirectX 9.0c or higher) |
| DirectX® | DirectX 9.0c / Shader 3.0 or better |
| Hard Drive | 15 GB free hard drive space |
| Peripherals | Keyboard and mouse, controller supported |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Resident Evil 5?
Minimum: 512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA® GeForce 9800 series or better, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or better. Recommended: 512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA(R) GeForce® GTX 650 or better, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or better.
How much RAM does Resident Evil 5 need?
Resident Evil 5 needs 4GB or better at minimum, 4GB or better recommended.
How big is Resident Evil 5?
Resident Evil 5 requires 15 GB free hard drive space.
Does Resident Evil 5 run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
There is no native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).