Warframe System Requirements
Warframe's listing does not name a graphics card we can measure against, so we do not rate how demanding it is. It leans on your graphics card. It wants 4GB of memory for a comfortable experience. Set aside 75GB of free space.
Full system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 | Windows 7 |
| DirectX | — | — |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 860, Intel Core i5 750, or AMD FX-4100 (SSE 4.2 support required)≈ AMD FX-6350 | Not stated by the publisher |
| Graphics card | DirectX 11+ capable Graphics Card | Not stated by the publisher |
| Video memory | — | — |
| System memory | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 75 GB | 75 GB (SSD recommended) |
Estimated performance by graphics card
High preset, upscaling off, paired with a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D-class processor.
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p | 1440p | 4K | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 534 | 534 | 534 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 534 | 534 | 534 | Recommended spec |
| AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 534 | 534 | 534 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | A | 534 | 534 | 534 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 534 | 534 | 534 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 534 | 534 | 534 | Recommended spec |
| AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 534 | 534 | 534 | Recommended spec |
| AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 534 | 534 | 534 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER | A | 534 | 534 | 534 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | A | 534 | 534 | 534 | Recommended spec |
Modelled estimates rather than captured runs — see our methodology.
Graphics features
Upscaling
Supports NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR. Quality mode typically returns 25–40% more frames — compare them on our DLSS vs FSR page.
What limits performance
This title is primarily GPU-bound . A faster graphics card is the most direct route to more frames.
Frequently asked questions
What are the minimum requirements for Warframe?
At least 4GB of system memory, a graphics card with GB of VRAM, 75GB of free storage, Windows 7 and .
What are the recommended specs?
For a comfortable experience: 4GB of memory and a card with GB of VRAM, paired with a AMD FX-6350 or equivalent.
Is Warframe demanding on PC?
It is by 2026 standards, with a recommended GPU score of /100. It is primarily GPU-bound.
Does Warframe support DLSS or FSR?
It supports NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR. On Quality mode that is typically worth 25–40% more frames with very little visible loss.
