System Shock
System Shock has an FPSHQ demand score of 53/100: moderate requirements — runs on mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 / RX 6600. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.
System Shock - system requirements, FPS tests on video cards and processors, optimal graphics settings. Find out if your PC can handle System Shock.
About the game
- Developer
- Nightdive Studios
- Publisher
- Atari, Nightdive Studios
- Release date
- May 30, 2023
- PC platforms
- Windows
- Steam reviews
- 9 828
- Steam store page
- store.steampowered.com/app/482400
System Shock system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit only) | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit only) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better | Intel Core i7-3770/AMD FX-8350 or better |
| Memory | 4 GB ОЗУ | 8 GB ОЗУ |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better | NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB or better |
| DirectX | версии 11 | версии 11 |
| Storage | 10 GB | 10 GB |
64-разрядные процессор и операционная система
Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.
How big is System Shock and does it need an SSD
System Shock needs 10 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 3, 2026). requirements
The requirements of System Shock do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
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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FPS on different graphics cards
FPS forecast for System Shock 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 | 225–350 | 185–285 | 110–170 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 210–325 | 160–250 | 93–140 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 195–305 | 145–225 | 80–125 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Super | A | 185–285 | 130–205 | 72–110 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 175–275 | 125–195 | 68–105 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 175–275 | 125–195 | 68–105 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 170–265 | 120–185 | 64–97 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 165–255 | 115–180 | 62–95 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 150–235 | 100–160 | 56–85 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | A | 160–250 | 110–175 | 59–90 |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | B | 145–230 | 100–155 | 53–82 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | A | 140–225 | 98–155 | 52–80 |
* 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
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Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.
Which graphics cards can run System Shock
The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.
- Radeon RX 5600 XT ≈61 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1070 Ti ≈65 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1080 ≈67 FPS
- GeForce RTX 2060 ≈67 FPS
- GeForce RTX 3050 ≈67 FPS
- Radeon RX 5700 ≈72 FPS
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Can my PC run System Shock?
System Shock (2023): FPSHQ load index 53 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 84–130 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 81–125 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 5 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better; 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
- 53 FPSHQ index
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 95 FPS model estimate
- RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
- 103 FPS model estimate
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