Halo 3 on PC: requirements and FPS by GPU
To play Halo 3 at 60 FPS at 1080p on High, a GTX 1050 Ti is enough (~128 FPS estimated).
Updated November 15, 2026
Estimated FPS by graphics card
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1050 Ti | 128 | 92 | 54 |
| GTX 1650 | 155 | 112 | 65 |
| RX 580 | 169 | 122 | 71 |
| GTX 1060 | 188 | 136 | 79 |
| GTX 1660 SUPER | 227 | 163 | 95 |
| RTX 3060 Laptop | 234 | 169 | 98 |
| RTX 2060 | 250 | 180 | 105 |
| RTX 3060 | 300+ | 216 | 126 |
| RTX 4060 Laptop | 300+ | 222 | 129 |
| RTX 4060 | 300+ | 253 | 148 |
| RTX 3060 Ti | 300+ | 264 | 154 |
| RTX 3070 | 300+ | 292 | 171 |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 300+ | 300+ | 175 |
| RTX 3080 | 300+ | 300+ | 197 |
| RTX 4070 | 300+ | 300+ | 214 |
| RTX 4070 SUPER | 300+ | 300+ | 242 |
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Estimated FPS at High quality with a high-end processor and 32 GB of RAM. Real results can vary by up to 30%.
Requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics card | GeForce GTS 450 | Radeon R7 Graphics | Not listed |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-975 | AMD A12-9800 APU | Not listed |
| RAM | 2 GB | Not listed |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Halo 3?
To play Halo 3 at 60 FPS at 1080p on High, a GTX 1050 Ti is enough (~128 FPS estimated).
How much RAM does Halo 3 need?
It asks for at least 2 GB. With less it may stutter or not launch.
Does my PC run Halo 3 better than a PS5?
A card like the RTX 2070 Super performs about like a PS5's. Add your PC to Specta and we'll tell you for your setup.