Rainbow Six Siege System Requirements: Minimum and Recommended PC Specs (2026)

To run Rainbow Six Siege on PC, you need at least Nvidia GTX 1650 4GB / AMD RX 5500XT 4GB / Intel ARC A380 6GB and 8 GB RAM. The developer recommends NVIDIA RTX 2060 6GB / AMD RX 6600 8GB with 8 GB RAM. Plan for 65 GB of free storage. These are the official specs from the game’s Steam page, checked on Oct 8, 2026.

Rainbow Six Siege PC requirements

Spec	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit versions)	Windows 11 (64-bit versions)
Processor	AMD Ryzen 3 3100 / Intel i3-8100	AMD Ryzen5 3600 / Intel i5-10400
Memory	8 GB RAM	8 GB RAM
Graphics	Nvidia GTX 1650 4GB / AMD RX 5500XT 4GB / Intel ARC A380 6GB	NVIDIA RTX 2060 6GB / AMD RX 6600 8GB
DirectX	Version 12	Version 12
Storage	65 GB available space	65 GB available space
Network	Broadband Internet connection	Broadband Internet connection
Sound card	DirectX® 9.0c compatible sound card with latest drivers	DirectX® 9.0c compatible sound card 5.1 with latest drivers
Additional notes	For an up-to-date list of supported chipsets, please visit the FAQ for this game on our support website. Game contains BattleEye anti-cheat technology.	For an up-to-date list of supported chipsets, please visit the FAQ for this game on our support website. Game contains BattleEye anti-cheat technology.

How demanding is Rainbow Six Siege?

Its minimum memory requirement of 8 GB is higher than 37% of the 183 PC games we track. Its 65 GB install is larger than 71% of them.

Rainbow Six Siege requires a budget to lower mid-range PC for minimum specs, while the recommended specs call for an aging mid-range gaming rig. You won’t need a fancy high-end build for this game. Both tiers list the same memory, so the real upgrade comes from the graphics card and processor. Prioritizing the graphics card is key for a competitive shooter like this.

An interesting detail is that the recommended tier also specifies 8 GB of RAM and 65 GB of storage, which is exactly the same as the minimum requirements. That doesn’t really help players looking to improve their experience. The recommended OS only includes Windows 11, whereas the minimum requirement allows for Windows 10. You’ll find that the Steam Deck is marked as Unsupported, and don’t forget that BattleEye anti-cheat is part of the package. A practical tip: allocate that 65 GB on an SSD, since there’s no reason to choose slower storage based on these specs.

Can you play Rainbow Six Siege on Steam Deck?

Valve rates Rainbow Six Siege Unsupported on Steam Deck. That means Valve’s testing found it does not run properly on Steam Deck.

• Note: Unsupported anti cheat configuration

Is Rainbow Six Siege on Mac or Linux?

No. Steam lists Rainbow Six Siege for Windows only, with no native Mac or Linux version.

Rainbow Six Siege system requirements FAQ

What are the minimum requirements for Rainbow Six Siege?

Windows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit versions), AMD Ryzen 3 3100 / Intel i3-8100, 8 GB RAM and Nvidia GTX 1650 4GB / AMD RX 5500XT 4GB / Intel ARC A380 6GB. You also need 65 GB available space.

What are the recommended specs for Rainbow Six Siege?

AMD Ryzen5 3600 / Intel i5-10400, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA RTX 2060 6GB / AMD RX 6600 8GB.

Can I run Rainbow Six Siege with 8 GB of RAM?

Yes, 8 GB meets the minimum of 8 GB.

How much storage does Rainbow Six Siege need?

The Steam page lists 65 GB of free space.

Does Rainbow Six Siege work on Steam Deck?

Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

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Specs and the Steam Deck rating come from the game’s official Steam store listing and Valve’s compatibility report. Comparisons use the same data for every PC game Explosion tracks. Re-checked monthly.