ORIONMinimum
- OS
- 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor
- Intel Core i5 3570 or AMD FX-8350
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- GPU: NVIDIA GTX 760, AMD Radeon 7970 / R9280X GPU RAM: 2 GB Video Memory
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Storage
- 120 GB
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Can you run Mass Effect Legendary Edition? PC requirements and settings
Mass Effect Legendary Edition, by BioWare (Action, RPG), came out on Steam on May 14, 2021. Here are the official specs, and what they mean on the most common graphics cards.
Publisher's recommended cardGPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / RTX 200, Radeon Vega 56, GPU RAM: 4 GB Video Memory
Minimum cardGPU: NVIDIA GTX 760, AMD Radeon 7970 / R9280X GPU RAM: 2 GB Video Memory
Recommended RAM16 GB
Our conservative estimate60 fps at 1080p, high settings, with a GeForce RTX 2060
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 | High215–296 fps | High140–192 fps | High76–104 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB | High187–258 fps | High122–167 fps | High66–91 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB | High154–212 fps | High100–138 fps | Medium71–97 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12 GB | High154–212 fps | High100–138 fps | Medium71–97 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB | High147–202 fps | High95–131 fps | Medium67–93 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB | High135–186 fps | High87–120 fps | Medium62–85 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 10 GB | High132–182 fps | High86–118 fps | Medium61–84 fps |
| Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB | High110–152 fps | High71–98 fps | Low68–94 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB | High105–145 fps | High68–94 fps | Low65–89 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3070 8 GB | High105–145 fps | High68–94 fps | Low65–89 fps |
| Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB | High100–138 fps | High65–89 fps | Low62–85 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB | High98–135 fps | High63–87 fps | Low60–83 fps |
| Intel Arc B580 12 GB | High90–124 fps | High58–80 fps | Low56–77 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB | High88–121 fps | High57–78 fps | Low54–74 fps |
| Radeon RX 7600 8 GB | High85–117 fps | High55–76 fps | Low52–72 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB | High75–103 fps | Medium63–87 fps | Low46–63 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 8 GB | High69–96 fps | Medium59–81 fps | Low43–59 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB | High56–77 fps | Low64–88 fps | Low35–48 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6 GB | Medium63–86 fps | Low55–75 fps | Low30–41 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 8 GB | Low65–90 fps | Low42–58 fps | Too weakunder 30 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | Low60–83 fps | Low39–54 fps | Too weakunder 30 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 Mass Effect Legendary Edition 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 Mass Effect Legendary Edition doesn't offer it, use the level from the previous table.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5070 | High154–212 fps | High100–138 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | High135–186 fps | High87–120 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | High147–202 fps | High95–131 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | High105–145 fps | High68–94 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | High105–145 fps | High68–94 fps |
| Intel Arc B580 | High90–124 fps | High58–80 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | High88–121 fps | High57–78 fps |
| Radeon RX 7600 | High85–117 fps | High + FSR Quality74–102 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | High75–103 fps | High + DLSS Quality64–90 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | High69–96 fps | High + FSR Quality60–83 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | High + FSR Quality64–89 fps | Medium + FSR Balanced60–84 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
- 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics
- GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / RTX 200, Radeon Vega 56, GPU RAM: 4 GB Video Memory
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Storage
- 120 GB
Source: the game's Steam page, read on October 7, 2026.
Where to buy
Buy Mass Effect Legendary Edition
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
Mass Effect Legendary Edition at a glance
Which graphics card do I need for Mass Effect Legendary Edition at 1080p?
The publisher recommends: GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / RTX 200, Radeon Vega 56, GPU RAM: 4 GB Video Memory. By our conservative estimate, high settings hold 60 frames per second at 1080p with a GeForce RTX 2060, and a GeForce GTX 1060 gets there with lower settings.
What are the best graphics settings for Mass Effect Legendary Edition on an RTX 4060?
For 60 frames per second at 1080p, ORION's “Recommended” profile would pick High settings: between 88 and 121 frames per second according to our conservative estimate.
Can I run Mass Effect Legendary Edition on an RTX 3060?
By our estimate, a GeForce RTX 3060 runs Mass Effect Legendary Edition at 1080p on high settings, between 75 and 103 frames per second.
Can I run Mass Effect Legendary Edition on an RTX 4060?
By our estimate, a GeForce RTX 4060 runs Mass Effect Legendary Edition at 1080p on high settings, between 88 and 121 frames per second.
How much RAM does Mass Effect Legendary Edition need?
The publisher recommends 16 GB of RAM (minimum: 8 GB).
How much storage does Mass Effect Legendary Edition take?
The official page asks for 120 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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