Official specs from Steam
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam.
Minimum
| OS * | Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.53 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo E6400 or 2.80 GHz AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 5600+ or better |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 512 MB DirectX® 10–compliant with Shader Model 4.0 or higher |
| DirectX® | 9 |
| Hard Drive | 25 GB HD space |
| Sound | DirectX 10–compliant DirectX 9.0c–compliant |
| Additional | Peripherals Supported: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, headset, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended). Requires UPLAY account. |
Recommended
| Processor | 2.66 GHz Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8400 or 3.00 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X4 940 or better |
|---|---|
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| DirectX® | 11 |
| Hard Drive | 25 GB HD space |
| Sound | (5.1 surround sound recommended) |
| Other Requirements | Broadband Internet connection |
| Additional | Peripherals Supported: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, headset, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended). Requires UPLAY account.. |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist?
Minimum: 512 MB DirectX® 10–compliant with Shader Model 4.0 or higher.
How much RAM does Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist need?
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist needs 2 GB RAM at minimum, 4 GB RAM recommended.
How big is Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist?
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist requires 25 GB HD space.
Does Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
There is no native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).