RetroArch

RetroArch System Requirements

Published by Libretro


❤ What we love

1. RetroArch is an open source and cross platform frontend/framework for emulators, game engines, video games, media players and other applications.

2. While it can do many things besides this, it is most widely known for enabling you to run classic games on a wide range of computers and consoles through a slick graphical interface.

3. In addition to this, you will soon be able to run original game discs (CDs) from RetroArch.

4. We take videogame preservation seriously and want to ensure you can run your originally bought content on modern day PCs.

5. Settings are also unified so configuration is done once and for all.


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System Requirements and Specifications

Windows PC Requirements

Minimum:
  • OS: Microsoft Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Pentium 4 and up (CPU with SSE2 instructions required)
  • Memory: 32 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Any compliant OpenGL 2.x or Direct3D11 GPU. For shaders to work properly, should support at least Shader Model 2.0.
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Additional Notes: For OpenGL: Intel HD 2K/3K GPUs on Windows 10 will have to fall back to an OpenGL 1.1 driver.

Recommended:
  • OS: Microsoft Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core series or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel: At least Intel HD 4K required for OpenGL, any compliant D3D11 GPU for Direct3D 11. Should support at least Shader Model 3.0 and/or 4.0.
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Additional Notes: For OpenGL: Intel HD 2K/3K GPUs on Windows 10 will have to fall back to an OpenGL 1.1 driver.

Macintosh Requirements

No minimum Mac system requirements!!
No maximum Mac system requirements!!

Linux Requirements

No minimum linux requirements!!
No maximum linux requirements!!

Can my PC Run RetroArch? How to check your PC Specifications


Find specs for all Windows versions:


    Windows 10 and Windows 11 specifications:
  • Step 1. Open Windows Explorer, locate "This PC".
  • Step 2. Right-click "This PC" icon and select the "Properties" option.

    • Windows 8 specifications:
  • Processor, memory and operating system: Click the Windows Start Button » Settings Tile » PC and Devices » PC Info.

    • Windows 7 specifications:
  • Step 1. Right-click the “Computer” icon to open the menu » Select the "Properties" option.


Troubleshooting: What to do if you run into problems

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