What GPU do I need to run Shadowrun?

The minimum GPU requirement for Shadowrun is Nvidia GeForce 7800. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Shadowrun?

The minimum system requirements for Shadowrun are: CPU: Dual-core Processor or 3.2 GHz Single-core, GPU: Nvidia GeForce 7800, RAM: 2 GB.

Can I play Shadowrun at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Shadowrun 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.

Shadowrun

84/100

24 ratings1993Easy to run

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Shadowrun FPS by GPU

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1080p performance

Shadowrun 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	984 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	843 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	999 fps	915 fps	743 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	999 fps	890 fps	723 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	840 fps	683 fps
RTX 3070	999 fps	958 fps	766 fps	623 fps
RTX 4060	999 fps	865 fps	692 fps	562 fps
RTX 3060	927 fps	742 fps	593 fps	482 fps
GTX 1660 Super	672 fps	538 fps	430 fps	349 fps

1440p performance

Shadowrun estimated FPS at 1440p 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	994 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	934 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	908 fps	738 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	973 fps	779 fps	633 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	857 fps	686 fps	557 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	834 fps	667 fps	542 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	985 fps	788 fps	630 fps	512 fps
RTX 3070	898 fps	718 fps	575 fps	467 fps
RTX 4060	811 fps	649 fps	519 fps	422 fps
RTX 3060	695 fps	556 fps	445 fps	361 fps
GTX 1660 Super	504 fps	403 fps	323 fps	262 fps

4K performance

Shadowrun estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	830 fps	675 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	964 fps	771 fps	627 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	865 fps	692 fps	562 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	816 fps	653 fps	530 fps
RTX 4080 Super	958 fps	766 fps	613 fps	498 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	757 fps	606 fps	484 fps	394 fps
RTX 4070	649 fps	519 fps	415 fps	337 fps
RX 7800 XT	572 fps	457 fps	366 fps	297 fps
RTX 3080	556 fps	445 fps	356 fps	289 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	525 fps	420 fps	336 fps	273 fps
RTX 3070	479 fps	383 fps	306 fps	249 fps
RTX 4060	433 fps	346 fps	277 fps	225 fps
RTX 3060	371 fps	297 fps	237 fps	193 fps
GTX 1660 Super	269 fps	215 fps	172 fps	140 fps

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About

Shadowrun, released in 1993, is a unique blend of sci-fi and fantasy gameplay, drawing inspiration from classic cyberpunk stories like Neuromancer and Blade Runner. Players navigate a dystopian world filled with magic, technology, and corporate intrigue, adapting to a rich storyline based on the pen-and-paper RPG. Its distinct art style and compelling narrative make it a noteworthy title in the RPG genre.

In terms of PC performance, Shadowrun is relatively accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score of around 177 and a minimum of 2 GB of RAM. Such hardware can deliver a smooth gaming experience with reasonable FPS across various graphics settings. Ideal candidates for running Shadowrun include older generation GPUs, making it an excellent choice for gamers with modest specs seeking enjoyable gameplay without heavy demands on their systems.

Given its 84/100 rating, Shadowrun is definitely worth a play, especially for fans of cyberpunk and RPG genres. Its intriguing combination of narrative depth and strategic gameplay offers an engaging experience that stands the test of time, making it a must-try for both old fans and new players alike.

Performance profile

Released in May 1993, Shadowrun predates modern GPU acceleration as we know it today. It runs effortlessly on virtually any current hardware, including integrated graphics and entry-level laptops — framerate is limited by the engine, not the GPU.

Extremely light — Shadowrun 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.