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Overview
Bethesda open-world shooter-RPG with heavy modding community. Use the resolution tabs below to see estimated hardware for a steady 60 FPS. This title does not support ray tracing — use the RT off tab for accurate recommendations. GPU and VRAM are the main limits; install on an SSD to cut down open-world load stutter.
Test preset
Ultra baseline — use Low–Ultra toggles below, dense combat areas may need shadow or crowd tweaks
Upscaling
Not supported
Hardware by target FPS
Pick a resolution, 60 or 120 FPS target, quality preset (Low–Ultra), upscaler (Native, DLSS, FSR, or XeSS), upscaling quality when applicable, and ray tracing — specs update to match. Minimum gets you close to your target; recommended holds it with headroom.
Ray tracing not supported
1080p · 60 FPS · High · Native · Ray tracing off
High preset, ray tracing off, Native
GPU-focused estimates for Fallout 4 at 1080p, 60 FPS, ray tracing off. Based on demanding demand tier and typical action rpg workloads — verify against your in-game settings. Hardware adjusted for high preset.
Graphics card
Minimum
GTX 1660 Super 6 GB / RX 5600 XT 6 GB
Recommended
RTX 3060 12 GB / RX 6600 8 GB
Processor
Minimum
Ryzen 5 5600 / Intel Core i5-12400
Recommended
Ryzen 7 5700X / Intel Core i5-13400
Memory
Minimum
16 GB (dual-channel)
Recommended
16 GB (dual-channel)
16 GB prevents stutter when multitasking or using mods.
Storage
Minimum
50 GB SSD
Recommended
50 GB NVMe SSD
SSD recommended for faster load times.
Optimization tips
· Drop shadow quality or volumetric effects first if FPS dips below 60.
· At 1080p, lower post-processing before touching texture quality.
· Close browser tabs and overlays — 16 GB RAM fills quickly in modern AAA games.
Performance notes
· This game does not support ray tracing — specs below reflect the RT off configuration.
· Dense cities, foliage, and weather effects spike both GPU and CPU usage.
· Mod support or texture overhauls can push VRAM past 8 GB even at 1080p.
· 16 GB RAM is the minimum for modern AAA titles; 32 GB helps at 4K, with mods, or while streaming.
· An SSD reduces load times; NVMe is helpful but not required for most single-player games.
What affects performance
GPU (primary)
Resolution, texture quality, shadows, and ray tracing scale directly with GPU power. Upgrade here first for higher resolutions.
VRAM
High-resolution texture packs and long view distances need 8 GB minimum, 10–12 GB for 1440p/4K Ultra.
CPU (secondary)
Most titles are GPU-bound, but dense cities and simulation workloads can stress older CPUs.
