Bayonetta

Bayonetta

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Release date 2017-04-11
Genre Action Adventure
Metacritic 90/100
What hardware does Bayonetta need?

Bayonetta has an FPSHQ demand score of 47/100: moderate requirements — runs on mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 / RX 6600. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

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Bayonetta is a game by PlatinumGames. Steam release date: April 11, 2017. Steam reviews: 27 667. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Radeon HD6950 / GeForce GTX 570 (VRAM 768MB). It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

About the game

Developer
PlatinumGames
Publisher
SEGA
Release date
April 11, 2017
PC platforms
Windows
Steam reviews
27 667
Metacritic
90/100

Bayonetta system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 (8.1)/ 10 Windows 7 / 8 (8.1)/ 10
Processor Core i3 3220 Core i5 4460
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ 8 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Radeon HD6950 / GeForce GTX 570 (VRAM 768MB) Radeon HD7870 / Geforce GTX 760 or more (VRAM 2GB or more)
DirectX версии 9.0c версии 9.0c
Storage 20 GB 20 GB
Notes Microsoft больше не поддерживает Windows 10 и более старые версии. Microsoft больше не поддерживает Windows 10 и более старые версии.

Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.

How big is Bayonetta and does it need an SSD

Bayonetta needs 20 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 10, 2026). requirements

20 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
96 %of 122285 games with an official size are smaller

The requirements of Bayonetta do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.

BayonettaBayonetta20 GBMedian of 2017 games (n = 5303)Median of 2017 games (n = 5303)765 MBMedian of 122285 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122285 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBBayonettaBayonetta20 GBMedian of 2017 games (n = 5303)Median of 2017 games (n = 5303)765 MBMedian of 122285 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122285 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 10, 2026. The size is the free space needed to install; updates and DLC can make it grow. store.steampowered.com

Tip: keep extra space beyond the listed size — updates are downloaded first and installed afterwards.

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FPS on different graphics cards

FPS forecast for Bayonetta on current 2024–2026 GPUs. Switch the graphics preset — the table recalculates. Average FPS at 1080p / 1440p / 4K.

Graphics card Tier 1080p 1440p 4K
GeForce RTX 5090 S 230–390 195–325 120–205
GeForce RTX 4090 S 220–370 175–290 100–170
GeForce RTX 5080 S 205–350 155–260 87–150
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 195–330 140–240 77–130
GeForce RTX 4080 A 185–315 135–230 73–125
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 190–320 135–230 74–125
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 180–305 130–220 69–120
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 175–300 125–210 67–115
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 160–275 115–190 60–105
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 170–290 120–205 65–110
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 155–265 110–185 58–98
Radeon RX 9070 A 155–260 105–180 56–96

* Average FPS: real measurements where available, otherwise the unified FPSHQ model. Actual FPS depends on the CPU, game patch and drivers. Reference GPU models without overclocking. methodology

📊 FPS by graphics card (1440p, Ultra)

Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.

Which graphics cards can run Bayonetta

The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.

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47
Demand
out of 100

The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Runs even on weak hardware.

90
Metacritic
press score

Average review score.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

47/100
FPSHQ load index
94–155FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
89–150FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
6
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2017
release year
In short

Can my PC run Bayonetta?

Bayonetta (2017): FPSHQ load index 47 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 94–155 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 89–150 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Radeon HD6950 / GeForce GTX 570 (VRAM 768MB); minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 10, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
47 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
110 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
120 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Bayonetta, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Bayonetta?
Minimum configuration: Core i3 3220, Radeon HD6950 / GeForce GTX 570 (VRAM 768MB), 4 GB RAM, 20 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is Bayonetta and does it need an SSD?
Bayonetta needs 20 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 10, 2026). The requirements of Bayonetta do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of Bayonetta?
Genre: Action Adventure. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: PlatinumGames. Publisher: SEGA.
Is Bayonetta worth buying?
Metacritic score: 90/100. Steam user score: ?%. FPSHQ rating: —/5. Decide based on this data and our review above.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2017-04-11.
What FPS will I get in this game?
Use our FPS calculator for a precise forecast for your configuration. Above on this page is a compatibility table with popular GPUs at different resolutions and settings.
Can I play on a budget graphics card?
Minimum: Radeon HD6950 / GeForce GTX 570 (VRAM 768MB). If your GPU is weaker than the minimum, the game may not launch or may stutter badly. On the minimum GPU you usually play at 1080p low with FSR Performance.

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