Halo: Combat Evolved on PC: requirements and FPS by GPU
To play Halo: Combat Evolved at 60 FPS at 1080p on High, a GTX 1050 Ti is enough (~136 FPS estimated).
Updated November 15, 2026
Estimated FPS by graphics card
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1050 Ti | 136 | 98 | 57 |
| GTX 1650 | 165 | 119 | 69 |
| RX 580 | 180 | 130 | 76 |
| GTX 1060 | 201 | 145 | 84 |
| GTX 1660 SUPER | 242 | 174 | 102 |
| RTX 3060 Laptop | 250 | 180 | 105 |
| RTX 2060 | 266 | 191 | 112 |
| RTX 3060 | 300+ | 230 | 134 |
| RTX 4060 Laptop | 300+ | 237 | 138 |
| RTX 4060 | 300+ | 270 | 158 |
| RTX 3060 Ti | 300+ | 282 | 165 |
| RTX 3070 | 300+ | 300+ | 182 |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 300+ | 300+ | 187 |
| RTX 3080 | 300+ | 300+ | 210 |
| RTX 4070 | 300+ | 300+ | 228 |
| RTX 4070 SUPER | 300+ | 300+ | 258 |
60 FPS or more30 to 60Under 30
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 | DirectX 9.0c compatible video card | Not listed |
| Processor | 733 MHz | Not listed |
| RAM | Not listed | Not listed |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Halo: Combat Evolved?
To play Halo: Combat Evolved at 60 FPS at 1080p on High, a GTX 1050 Ti is enough (~136 FPS estimated).
How much RAM does Halo: Combat Evolved need?
The game doesn't specify RAM. 16 GB is fine for almost every current game.
Does my PC run Halo: Combat Evolved 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.