PUBG

PUBG

5.0(1 vote)
Release date 2017-12-21
Engine Unreal Engine 4
Genre Action
Metacritic 86/100
Steam 57%
What hardware does PUBG need?

PUBG has an FPSHQ demand score of 52/100: 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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About the game

Developer
PUBG Corporation
Publisher
KRAFTON, Inc.
Release date
December 21, 2017
PC platforms
Windows
Mode
multiplayer / co-op
Steam reviews
1 768 164
Metacritic
86/100
Technologies and support
?
DLSS
×
FSR
×
XeSS
×
Ray Tracing
×
Path Tracing
✓
Multiplayer
×
VR

PUBG system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS 64-bit Windows 10 64-bit Windows 10
Processor Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300 Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Memory 8 GB ОЗУ 16 GB ОЗУ
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB
DirectX версии 11 версии 11
Storage 40 GB 50 GB
Network Широкополосное подключение к интернету Широкополосное подключение к интернету

64-разрядные процессор и операционная система

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

How big is PUBG and does it need an SSD

PUBG needs 40 GB of free space for minimum requirements and 50 GB for recommended (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 15, 2026). requirements

40–50 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
99 %of 93449 games with an official size are smaller

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

PUBGPUBG50 GBMedian of 2017 games (n = 874)Median of 2017 games (n = 874)1.8 GBMedian of 93449 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 93449 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBPUBGPUBG50 GBMedian of 2017 games (n = 874)Median of 2017 games (n = 874)1.8 GBMedian of 93449 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 93449 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 15, 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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Step-by-step fixes for common errors and diagnostics for your PC

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FPS on different graphics cards

FPS forecast for PUBG 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 225–345 180–280 105–165
GeForce RTX 4090 S 205–320 155–240 88–135
GeForce RTX 5080 S 190–295 135–215 76–115
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 175–275 125–195 68–105
GeForce RTX 4080 A 170–260 115–185 64–97
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 170–265 120–185 64–97
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 160–255 110–175 61–93
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 155–245 110–170 58–89
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 140–225 99–155 52–81
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 150–240 105–165 56–86
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 135–220 95–150 50–77
Radeon RX 9070 A 135–215 93–145 48–75

* 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 PUBG

Cards at least as fast as the Steam minimum (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB). FPS is an FPSHQ model forecast for 1080p High, not a measurement.

Real player results results: 2

Median FPS on players’ PCs — from the FPSHQ app and checked reports, after anti-fraud filtering.

GPUSettingsMedian FPS1% lowPredictionResults
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1660 Ti1080p · Medium150—691
site 1
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 40701440p · Ultra75—1011
site 1

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52
Demand
out of 100

The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Moderate load.

86
Metacritic
press score

Average review score.

57
Steam
% positive

Player reviews on Steam.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

52/100
FPSHQ load index
78–125FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
77–120FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
5
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
8GB
minimum RAM
2017
release year
In short

Can my PC run PUBG?

PUBG (2017): FPSHQ load index 52 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 78–125 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 77–120 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 5 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB; minimum RAM: 8 GB. Source of the numbers: based on 1 independent FPSHQ measurement (review tests, verified player reports); per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 15, 2026); other values are an FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
52 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
89 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
98 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS PUBG, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for PUBG?
Minimum configuration: Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB, 8 GB RAM, 40 GB of disk space.
Does the game support DLSS, FSR or XeSS?
DLSS: not in our Oct 9, 2026 snapshot of the official NVIDIA list. FSR: no. XeSS: no. Upscalers can boost FPS by 30–80% depending on the quality mode and GPU.
How big is PUBG and does it need an SSD?
PUBG needs 40–50 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 15, 2026). The requirements of PUBG do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Does the game have ray tracing?
No, not supported.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
What is the genre of PUBG?
Genre: Action. Has multiplayer.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: PUBG Corporation. Publisher: KRAFTON, Inc.. The game is built on the Unreal Engine 4 engine.
Is PUBG worth buying?
Metacritic score: 86/100. Steam user score: 57%. FPSHQ rating: 5/5. Decide based on this data and our review above.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2017-12-21.
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: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB. 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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