Escape from Tarkov System Requirements and Install Size

Escape from Tarkov needs at least a Ryzen 5 3600, a GTX 1660 and 16 GB of RAM, and takes 80 GB of disk space. The recommended specs go up to an RTX 4070 and 64 GB of RAM. The numbers below match the list published on the official site and on Steam.

Minimum system requirements

• OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or similar
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: GTX 1660 or similar
• DirectX: 11
• Storage: 80 GB available space

Recommended system requirements

• OS: Windows 11 (64-bit)
• CPU: Intel Core i7-14700F or better
• Memory: 64 GB RAM
• Graphics: RTX 4070 or better
• DirectX: 11
• Storage: 80 GB available space

How many GB is Tarkov?

Both the minimum and the recommended list ask for 80 GB of free space. Updates can need extra room while they download, so leave a little more free space than that.

Why RAM matters so much

Memory is one of the things that sets Tarkov apart: the minimum is 16 GB while the recommended spec is 64 GB. That gap shows how hard the game leans on memory, especially on large maps. The game runs on 16 GB, but if you stutter on big maps, memory is the first thing to look at.

Which platforms?

The official list only includes Windows 10 and Windows 11; there is no official macOS or Linux support. You can buy the game through its own launcher or on Steam, and the requirements are the same for both.

Next step for performance

If your PC is close to the minimum, graphics settings make the biggest difference. We cover audio, graphics and control settings step by step in the First Steps guide.