ORIONMinimum
- OS
- Windows 8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-6600k 3.5 GHz /AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz or equivalent
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD Radeon R9 285 2GB or equivalent
- Storage
- 96 GB
ORION › Game requirements › Fallout 76
Can you run Fallout 76? PC requirements and settings
Fallout 76, by Bethesda Game Studios (RPG), came out on Steam on April 14, 2020. Here are the official specs, and what they mean on the most common graphics cards.
Publisher's recommended cardNVIDIA GTX 970 4GB /AMD R9 290X 4GB
Minimum cardNVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD Radeon R9 285 2GB or equivalent
Recommended RAM8 GB
Our conservative estimate60 fps at 1080p, high settings, with a GeForce GTX 1060
Estimate per graphics card
Which settings to aim for with your card
For each card: the highest settings level that stays smooth, and the expected frame-rate range. This is a conservative estimate worked out from the publisher's recommended specs, not a measurement: your processor, drivers and game updates move it.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB | Highover 300 fps | Highover 228 fps | High124–170 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB | Highover 300 fps | High198–273 fps | High108–148 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB | Highover 251 fps | High163–224 fps | High88–122 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12 GB | Highover 251 fps | High163–224 fps | High88–122 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB | Highover 239 fps | High155–214 fps | High84–116 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB | Highover 220 fps | High143–196 fps | High77–107 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 10 GB | High216–297 fps | High140–193 fps | High76–105 fps |
| Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB | High180–247 fps | High117–160 fps | High63–87 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB | High172–236 fps | High111–153 fps | High60–83 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3070 8 GB | High172–236 fps | High111–153 fps | High60–83 fps |
| Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB | High163–225 fps | High106–146 fps | High57–79 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB | High159–219 fps | High103–142 fps | High56–77 fps |
| Intel Arc B580 12 GB | High147–202 fps | High95–131 fps | Medium67–93 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB | High143–196 fps | High93–127 fps | Medium65–90 fps |
| Radeon RX 7600 8 GB | High139–191 fps | High90–124 fps | Medium63–87 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB | High122–168 fps | High79–109 fps | Medium56–77 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 8 GB | High113–156 fps | High73–101 fps | Low70–96 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB | High92–126 fps | High59–82 fps | Low57–78 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6 GB | High78–108 fps | Medium66–91 fps | Low48–67 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 8 GB | High60–83 fps | Low69–95 fps | Low37–51 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | High56–77 fps | Low64–88 fps | Low34–47 fps |
Without DLSS, FSR or frame generation: turning them on raises the frame rate noticeably when the game offers them.
Best settings
Best graphics settings for Fallout 76 by graphics card
The setting ORION's “Recommended” profile would pick to play at 60 frames per second: the best-looking detail level that stays smooth, with upscaling when it lets you go one step up (DLSS on GeForce RTX, XeSS on Intel Arc, FSR on other cards). If Fallout 76 doesn't offer it, use the level from the previous table.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Highover 251 fps | High163–224 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | Highover 220 fps | High143–196 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Highover 239 fps | High155–214 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | High172–236 fps | High111–153 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | High172–236 fps | High111–153 fps |
| Intel Arc B580 | High147–202 fps | High95–131 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | High143–196 fps | High93–127 fps |
| Radeon RX 7600 | High139–191 fps | High90–124 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | High122–168 fps | High79–109 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | High113–156 fps | High73–101 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | High78–108 fps | High + FSR Quality68–94 fps |
At these levels, ORION keeps textures on high from 8 GB of video memory (they cost memory, hardly any frames), sets the frame cap on the target for steady pacing, turns off motion blur and film grain, and leaves vertical sync off. This is a conservative estimate, not a measurement: in ORION, the first measured session corrects the setting.
Official specs
Minimum and recommended requirements
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz /AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 GHz
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB /AMD R9 290X 4GB
- Storage
- 96 GB
Source: the game's Steam page, read on October 7, 2026.
Where to buy
Buy Fallout 76
The official page first. In ORION, the Store tab compares prices across shops, with the official stores listed before key resellers.
On your PC
The same estimate with your own hardware, and the settings applied for you
ORION is a free game launcher for Windows. It reads your graphics card, processor and screen, estimates every game in your library, then measures the real frame rate while you play and sets the game up with its "Recommended" profile. No account, no ads.
Questions
Fallout 76 at a glance
Which graphics card do I need for Fallout 76 at 1080p?
The publisher recommends: NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB /AMD R9 290X 4GB. By our conservative estimate, high settings hold 60 frames per second at 1080p with a GeForce GTX 1060.
What are the best graphics settings for Fallout 76 on an RTX 4060?
For 60 frames per second at 1080p, ORION's “Recommended” profile would pick High settings: between 143 and 196 frames per second according to our conservative estimate.
Can I run Fallout 76 on an RTX 3060?
By our estimate, a GeForce RTX 3060 runs Fallout 76 at 1080p on high settings, between 122 and 168 frames per second.
Can I run Fallout 76 on an RTX 4060?
By our estimate, a GeForce RTX 4060 runs Fallout 76 at 1080p on high settings, between 143 and 196 frames per second.
How much RAM does Fallout 76 need?
The publisher recommends 8 GB of RAM.
How much storage does Fallout 76 take?
The official page asks for 96 GB of storage.
How are these estimates worked out?
The publisher's recommended specs are the reference point (about 60 frames per second at 1080p on high settings, unless the publisher says otherwise). Each card's power is compared with the recommended card (the average when the publisher names several), then adjusted to the screen resolution. A low margin is kept, and less video memory than recommended drops one level.
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