What GPU do I need to run Payday: The Heist?

The minimum GPU requirement for Payday: The Heist is ATI Radeon X1900. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Payday: The Heist?

The minimum system requirements for Payday: The Heist are: CPU: AMD Athlon XP 3400+, GPU: ATI Radeon X1900, RAM: 1 GB.

Can I play Payday: The Heist at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Payday: The Heist at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least an entry-level GPU (e.g. GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

Payday: The Heist

70/100

146 ratings2011Easy to run

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1080p performance

Payday: The Heist estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	858 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	999 fps	930 fps	755 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	999 fps	905 fps	735 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	854 fps	694 fps
RTX 3070	999 fps	974 fps	779 fps	633 fps
RTX 4060	999 fps	880 fps	704 fps	572 fps
RTX 3060	942 fps	754 fps	603 fps	490 fps
GTX 1660 Super	683 fps	547 fps	437 fps	355 fps

1440p performance

Payday: The Heist estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
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RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	949 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	924 fps	750 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	990 fps	792 fps	643 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	872 fps	697 fps	567 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	848 fps	679 fps	551 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	801 fps	641 fps	521 fps
RTX 3070	913 fps	730 fps	584 fps	475 fps
RTX 4060	825 fps	660 fps	528 fps	429 fps
RTX 3060	707 fps	565 fps	452 fps	368 fps
GTX 1660 Super	512 fps	410 fps	328 fps	266 fps

4K performance

Payday: The Heist estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	844 fps	686 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	980 fps	784 fps	637 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	880 fps	704 fps	572 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	829 fps	663 fps	539 fps
RTX 4080 Super	974 fps	779 fps	623 fps	506 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	770 fps	616 fps	493 fps	400 fps
RTX 4070	660 fps	528 fps	422 fps	343 fps
RX 7800 XT	581 fps	465 fps	372 fps	302 fps
RTX 3080	565 fps	452 fps	362 fps	294 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	534 fps	427 fps	342 fps	278 fps
RTX 3070	487 fps	390 fps	312 fps	253 fps
RTX 4060	440 fps	352 fps	281 fps	229 fps
RTX 3060	377 fps	302 fps	241 fps	196 fps
GTX 1660 Super	273 fps	219 fps	175 fps	142 fps

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About

Payday: The Heist, released in 2011, is an intense first-person shooter that immerses players in the gritty world of criminal heists. With a heavy emphasis on teamwork, the game allows up to four players to collaborate on executing high-stakes robberies, all while navigating through intense firefights against law enforcement. What sets this game apart is its dynamic gameplay and open-ended approach to heists, giving players the freedom to strategize and adapt on the fly.

In terms of PC performance, Payday: The Heist is relatively accessible, thanks to its minimum hardware requirements. For optimal gameplay at decent FPS, an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 137 is recommended, along with a CPU score of approximately 371 and at least 1 GB of RAM. Players with mid-range GPUs should find that adjusting graphics settings allows for a smooth experience while enjoying intense action-packed moments.

Should you play Payday: The Heist? With a solid rating of 70/100, this game caters to fans of cooperative shooters and heist mechanics. If you're looking for a game that challenges your strategic skills while delivering adrenaline-pumping action, adding this title to your library may be worthwhile.

Performance profile

October 2011 release. Payday: The Heist targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.

Extremely light — Payday: The Heist runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.