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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT or greater | NVIDIA GeForce 9000 series / ATI Radeon HD 3000 series or greater | Detecting... |
| CPU | 2 GHz Dual Core | 2 GHz Dual Core (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Athlon X2 2.7 GHz) | Detecting... |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 20 GB | 20 GB | — |
| DirectX | — | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run XCOM: Enemy Unknown on my PC?
To run XCOM: Enemy Unknown you need at least a GeForce 8600 GT or a Radeon HD 2600, plus 2 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce 9000 series GPU or a Radeon HD 3000, plus 4 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for XCOM: Enemy Unknown?
XCOM: Enemy Unknown minimum requirements: GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT or greater, CPU: 2 GHz Dual Core, RAM: 2 GB, Storage: 20 GB.
What are the recommended specs for XCOM: Enemy Unknown?
XCOM: Enemy Unknown recommended specs: GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 9000 series / ATI Radeon HD 3000 series or greater, CPU: 2 GHz Dual Core (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Athlon X2 2.7 GHz), RAM: 4 GB, Storage: 20 GB.
How many GB is XCOM: Enemy Unknown?
XCOM: Enemy Unknown requires at least 20 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run XCOM: Enemy Unknown?
Yes — a GTX 1650 comfortably meets the minimum and even approaches the recommended GPU tier for XCOM: Enemy Unknown. Expect solid 1080p performance at medium settings.
Is XCOM: Enemy Unknown CPU or GPU intensive?
XCOM: Enemy Unknown is relatively CPU intensive compared to its GPU needs. Single-thread CPU performance and clock speed matter more than raw GPU power — make sure your processor meets the recommended spec.
Can Steam Deck run XCOM: Enemy Unknown?
Yes, XCOM: Enemy Unknown is marked as Playable on Steam Deck. It runs on the device but may require some manual adjustments, such as configuring the on-screen keyboard or tweaking graphics settings.
How many players can run XCOM: Enemy Unknown?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for XCOM: Enemy Unknown and 99% meet the recommended one. We match every card in the survey against our GPU benchmark scores; the ones we identify add up to 82.6% of the survey, and the math runs on that part. It only measures the graphics card, not the CPU or RAM.
