Can I run Frostpunk?
Official Frostpunk system requirements, player reports on Frostpunk performance, and a check against your GPU and CPU.
Official system requirements
Published on the Steam store page by the developer. This is that text, not a benchmark.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
- Processor
- 3.2 GHz Dual Core Processor
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Graphics
- GeForce GTX 660, Radeon R7 370 or equivalent with 2 GB of video RAM
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Storage
- 8 GB available space
- Sound
- DirectX compatible
- Notes
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system Please make sure that you have the latest VC package installed, and - if you're using Windows 7 or 8 - that you have the KB4019990 update applied.
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
- Processor
- 3.2 GHz Quad Core Processor
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- GeForce 970, Radeon RX 580 or equivalent with 4GB of video RAM
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Storage
- 8 GB available space
- Sound
- DirectX compatible
- Notes
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system Please make sure that you have the latest VC package installed, and - if you're using Windows 7 or 8 - that you have the KB4019990 update applied.
What players say about performance
The game generally runs well, but performance can decline during busy scenes or late-game phases due to increased on-screen activity.
Drawn from 14 reviews that mention performance.
Common problems
- Frame rate drops during end-game phases with many structures and characters.
- Performance issues when building larger cities or managing many resources.
- Occasional chugs or stutters, possibly related to autosave or graphics load.
- Game requires good optimization for smooth gameplay at higher settings.
What runs it well
- Stable performance with lower or medium settings.
- Good performance on integrated graphics with low resolution.
- Runs on low-end hardware such as laptops with integrated GPUs.
- Enjoyable experience on a Steam Deck with default controls.
Check your PC
Pick a GPU and a CPU. The result compares their class with the parts named in the official requirements. It is not an FPS estimate.