Can I run The Last of Us Part I?
Official The Last of Us Part I system requirements, player reports on The Last of Us Part I 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 (Version 1909 or Newer)
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, Intel Core i7-4770K
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics
- AMD Radeon RX 470 (4 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT (4 GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4 GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB)
- Storage
- 100 GB available space
- Notes
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system SSD Recommended
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10 (Version 1909 or Newer)
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel Core i7-8700
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics
- AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB)
- Storage
- 100 GB available space
- Notes
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system SSD Recommended
What players say about performance
The game has had a troubled launch with ongoing performance issues, but many players report that it now runs smoothly on some systems and with certain settings.
Drawn from 24 reviews that mention performance.
Common problems
- Long shader compilation times and shader stuttering
- Crashes and instability issues
- High VRAM and CPU usage causing performance dips
- Optimization problems leading to inconsistent frame rates and crashes
What runs it well
- Playing on high or medium settings at 1440p with stable FPS
- Using lower or medium settings for smoother gameplay
- Running on recent hardware like RTX 3060/3070 or AMD equivalents
- Activating DLSS or FSR for better performance
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.