Can I run Rainbow Six Siege?

Official Rainbow Six Siege system requirements, player reports on Rainbow Six Siege 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 10, Windows 11 (64-bit versions)
Processor
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 / Intel i3-8100
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
Nvidia GTX 1650 4GB / AMD RX 5500XT 4GB / Intel ARC A380 6GB
DirectX
Version 12
Storage
65 GB available space
Sound
DirectX® 9.0c compatible sound card with latest drivers
Notes
Network: Broadband Internet connection For an up-to-date list of supported chipsets, please visit the FAQ for this game on our support website. Game contains BattleEye anti-cheat technology.

Recommended

OS
Windows 11 (64-bit versions)
Processor
AMD Ryzen5 3600 / Intel i5-10400
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA RTX 2060 6GB / AMD RX 6600 8GB
DirectX
Version 12
Storage
65 GB available space
Sound
DirectX® 9.0c compatible sound card 5.1 with latest drivers
Notes
Network: Broadband Internet connection For an up-to-date list of supported chipsets, please visit the FAQ for this game on our support website. Game contains BattleEye anti-cheat technology.

What players say about performance

The game generally runs well on most systems, providing smooth performance and good optimization, but there are occasional FPS drops on specific maps. Players report that it is well-optimized and runs very smoothly overall.

Drawn from 24 reviews that mention performance.

Common problems

  • FPS drops on certain maps, such as Yacht.
  • Performance issues related to cheaters and hitbox problems.
  • Lag and server stability issues.
  • Map and balancing problems that affect gameplay experience.

What runs it well

  • Runs very smoothly/very well optimized.
  • Good performance on low to decent systems.
  • Frames are stable for many players.
  • Game is optimized for both DX11 and Vulkan.

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 Rainbow Six Siege