Can I run Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain?

Official Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain system requirements, player reports on Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain 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 7x64, Windows 8x64, Windows 10x64 (64-bit OS Required)
Processor
Intel Core i5-4460 (3.40 GHz) or better; Quad-core or better
Memory
4 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 (2GB) or better (DirectX 11 card Required)
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
28 GB available space
Sound
DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card

Recommended

OS
Windows 7x64, Windows 8x64, Windows 10x64 (64-bit OS Required)
Processor
Intel Core i7-4790 (3.60GHz) or better; Quad-core or better
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (DirectX 11 graphic card required)
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
28 GB available space
Sound
DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card (Surround Sound 5.1)

What players say about performance

The game runs very well on most hardware, with many reviewers praising its optimized performance and smooth gameplay. Some recent updates have caused performance issues for certain players, but overall, it is considered highly optimized and playable on a range of systems.

Drawn from 24 reviews that mention performance.

Common problems

  • Performance issues after recent updates for some players
  • Rare frame rate drops in specific situations
  • Occasional instability or crashes reported by a few users
  • Texture quality and foliage not as high as newer games

What runs it well

  • Easily runnable and smooth on older hardware
  • Capable of running at 60fps on mid-tier systems
  • Highly optimized game that performs well even on lower-end PCs
  • Game runs smoothly without noticeable lag or stutter for most players

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.

AI review summary of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain