What GPU do I need to run Assassin's Creed Shadows?

The minimum GPU requirement for Assassin's Creed Shadows is Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Assassin's Creed Shadows?

The minimum system requirements for Assassin's Creed Shadows are: CPU: Intel Core i7-8700K, GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, RAM: 16 GB.

Can I play Assassin's Creed Shadows at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Assassin's Creed Shadows at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least a mid-range GPU (e.g. RTX 4060 Ti or RX 7700 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

Assassin's Creed Shadows

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1080p performance

Assassin's Creed Shadows estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	136 fps	109 fps	87 fps	71 fps
RTX 4090	126 fps	101 fps	81 fps	66 fps
RX 7900 XTX	113 fps	91 fps	73 fps	59 fps
RTX 5080	107 fps	86 fps	68 fps	56 fps
RTX 4080 Super	100 fps	80 fps	64 fps	52 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	79 fps	63 fps	51 fps	41 fps
RTX 4070	68 fps	54 fps	44 fps	35 fps
RX 7800 XT	60 fps	48 fps	38 fps	31 fps
RTX 3080	58 fps	47 fps	37 fps	30 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	55 fps	44 fps	35 fps	29 fps
RTX 3070	50 fps	40 fps	32 fps	26 fps
RTX 4060	45 fps	36 fps	29 fps	24 fps
RTX 3060	39 fps	31 fps	25 fps	20 fps
GTX 1660 Super	28 fps	23 fps	18 fps	15 fps

1440p performance

Assassin's Creed Shadows estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	102 fps	82 fps	65 fps	53 fps
RTX 4090	95 fps	76 fps	61 fps	49 fps
RX 7900 XTX	85 fps	68 fps	54 fps	44 fps
RTX 5080	80 fps	64 fps	51 fps	42 fps
RTX 4080 Super	75 fps	60 fps	48 fps	39 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	60 fps	48 fps	38 fps	31 fps
RTX 4070	51 fps	41 fps	33 fps	27 fps
RX 7800 XT	45 fps	36 fps	29 fps	23 fps
RTX 3080	44 fps	35 fps	28 fps	23 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	41 fps	33 fps	26 fps	21 fps
RTX 3070	38 fps	30 fps	24 fps	20 fps
RTX 4060	34 fps	27 fps	22 fps	18 fps
RTX 3060	29 fps	23 fps	19 fps	15 fps
GTX 1660 Super	21 fps	17 fps	14 fps	11 fps

4K performance

Assassin's Creed Shadows estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	54 fps	44 fps	35 fps	28 fps
RTX 4090	51 fps	40 fps	32 fps	26 fps
RX 7900 XTX	45 fps	36 fps	29 fps	24 fps
RTX 5080	43 fps	34 fps	27 fps	22 fps
RTX 4080 Super	40 fps	32 fps	26 fps	21 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	32 fps	25 fps	20 fps	17 fps
RTX 4070	27 fps	22 fps	17 fps	14 fps
RX 7800 XT	24 fps	19 fps	15 fps	12 fps
RTX 3080	23 fps	19 fps	15 fps	12 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	22 fps	18 fps	14 fps	11 fps
RTX 3070	20 fps	16 fps	13 fps	10 fps
RTX 4060	18 fps	15 fps	12 fps	9 fps
RTX 3060	16 fps	12 fps	10 fps	8 fps
GTX 1660 Super	11 fps	9 fps	7 fps	6 fps

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About

Assassin's Creed Shadows (2025) brings players into the heart of feudal Japan, blending a thrilling historical action-adventure with the franchise's signature stealth mechanics. In this epic narrative, you can switch between a lethal shinobi Assassin and a legendary samurai, creating a unique gameplay experience. The open-world design allows exploration of a richly detailed environment during a time of chaos, making this title notable for its deep storytelling and character development.

For optimal performance in Assassin's Creed Shadows, a mid-range GPU is essential, with a minimum score of around 13,507 to run the game smoothly. A compatible CPU should have a score of approximately 13,572, paired with at least 16 GB of RAM. Players seeking higher FPS should consider GPUs from the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 series or AMD Radeon RX 5600 series for a reliable gaming experience, especially at higher graphics settings.

With a rating of 73/100, Assassin's Creed Shadows offers an engaging experience for fans of the genre and those intrigued by historical narratives. While it may not be a top-tier title, the balance of action, stealth, and exploration makes it worth playing, especially for those who appreciate the franchise's unique blend of gameplay and rich storytelling.

Performance profile

March 2025 release. As a current-generation title, Assassin's Creed Shadows pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.

High-end requirement. Assassin's Creed Shadows needs an RTX 4070 Ti or RX 7800 XT for comfortable 1440p 60 FPS at High settings. 4K Ultra 60 FPS is flagship territory — RTX 4080 Super / RX 7900 XTX minimum without upscaling.

Storyline

Live the intertwined stories of Naoe, an adept shinobi Assassin from Iga Province, and Yasuke, the powerful African samurai of historical legend. Against the backdrop of the turbulent late Sengoku period, this remarkable duo will discover their common destiny as they usher in a new era for Japan.