RAD

RAD

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Release date 2019-08-19
Genre Action
Metacritic 71/100
What hardware does RAD need?

RAD has an FPSHQ demand score of 56/100: moderate requirements — runs on mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 / RX 6600. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

RAD is a game by Double Fine Productions. Steam release date: August 19, 2019. Steam reviews: 632. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Nvidia GTX 780, 3 GB / AMD RX 470, 4 GB. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.

About the game

Developer
Double Fine Productions
Publisher
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.
Release date
August 19, 2019
PC platforms
Windows
Steam reviews
632
Metacritic
71/100

RAD system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 10 (64-bit) Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor Intel Core i5-2400, 3.10 GHz / AMD FX-8350, 4.00 GHz Intel Core i5-4570, 3.20 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1400, 3.20 GHz
Memory 4 GB ОЗУ 8 GB ОЗУ
Graphics Nvidia GTX 780, 3 GB / AMD RX 470, 4 GB GeForce GTX 980, 4 GB / Radeon RX Vega 64, 8 GB
DirectX версии 11 версии 11
Storage 6 GB 6 GB
Sound card DirectX compatible soundcard or onboard chipset DirectX compatible soundcard or onboard chipset

64-разрядные процессор и операционная система

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

How big is RAD and does it need an SSD

RAD needs 6 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 3, 2026). requirements

6 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
84 %of 92238 games with an official size are smaller

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

RADRAD6 GBMedian of 2019 games (n = 1280)Median of 2019 games (n = 1280)2 GBMedian of 92238 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 92238 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBRADRAD6 GBMedian of 2019 games (n = 1280)Median of 2019 games (n = 1280)2 GBMedian of 92238 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 92238 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 3, 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 RAD 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 220–335 175–275 105–160
GeForce RTX 4090 S 200–310 150–235 87–130
GeForce RTX 5080 S 185–290 135–210 76–115
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 170–270 120–190 67–105
GeForce RTX 4080 A 165–255 115–180 63–96
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 165–260 115–185 63–96
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 160–250 110–175 60–91
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 155–240 105–165 58–89
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 140–220 97–150 52–79
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 150–235 100–160 56–86
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 135–215 94–145 49–76
Radeon RX 9070 A 130–210 91–140 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 RAD

Cards at least as fast as the Steam minimum (Nvidia GTX 780, 3 GB / AMD RX 470, 4 GB). FPS is an FPSHQ model forecast for 1080p High, not a measurement.

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56
Demand
out of 100

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

71
Metacritic
press score

Average review score.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

56/100
FPSHQ load index
77–120FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
75–115FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
5
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
2019
release year
In short

Can my PC run RAD?

RAD (2019): FPSHQ load index 56 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 77–120 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 75–115 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 5 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Nvidia GTX 780, 3 GB / AMD RX 470, 4 GB; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 3, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
56 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
88 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
96 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS RAD, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for RAD?
Minimum configuration: Intel Core i5-2400, 3.10 GHz / AMD FX-8350, 4.00 GHz, Nvidia GTX 780, 3 GB / AMD RX 470, 4 GB, 4 GB RAM, 6 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is RAD and does it need an SSD?
RAD needs 6 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 3, 2026). The requirements of RAD do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of RAD?
Genre: Action. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Double Fine Productions. Publisher: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc..
Is RAD worth buying?
Metacritic score: 71/100. Steam user score: ?%. FPSHQ rating: —/5. Decide based on this data and our review above.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2019-08-19.
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 GTX 780, 3 GB / AMD RX 470, 4 GB. 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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