Warframe System Requirements: Minimum and Recommended PC Specs (2026)
Nick Guli|To run Warframe on PC, you need at least DirectX 11+ capable Graphics Card and 4 GB RAM. Plan for 75 GB of free storage. These are the official specs from the game’s Steam page, checked on Oct 8, 2026.
Warframe PC requirements
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 64-Bit (32-bit not supported) | – |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 860, Intel Core i5 750, or AMD FX-4100 (SSE 4.2 support required) | – |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | – |
| Graphics | DirectX 11+ capable Graphics Card | – |
| Storage | 75 GB available HD space | – |
How demanding is Warframe?
Its minimum memory requirement of 4 GB is higher than 12% of the 183 PC games we track. Its 75 GB install is larger than 75% of them.
The listed minimum describes an older budget machine. The named processors are from the early 2010s era, the graphics requirement is only a DirectX 11 capable card, and 4 GB of RAM is modest by today’s standards. Windows 7 is listed as the baseline, but only 64-bit versions are supported, and the processor must support SSE 4.2.
Storage is the figure that matters most here. The 75 GB requirement is the main hurdle for a small drive, while the CPU, GPU and RAM asks are easy to meet. No recommended tier is published, so there is no oddity of a minimum exceeding it. Since only a minimum is listed, installing on an SSD is a sensible choice to cut load times, and Steam Deck Verified status suggests handheld play works without tweaking.
Can you play Warframe on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Warframe Verified on Steam Deck. That means it works fully out of the box.
- Passes: Default controller config fully functional
- Passes: Controller glyphs match deck device
- Passes: Interface text is legible
- Passes: Default configuration is performant
Is Warframe on Mac or Linux?
No. Steam lists Warframe for Windows only, with no native Mac or Linux version.
Warframe system requirements FAQ
What are the minimum requirements for Warframe?
Windows 7 64-Bit (32-bit not supported), Intel Core i7 860, Intel Core i5 750, or AMD FX-4100 (SSE 4.2 support required), 4 GB RAM and DirectX 11+ capable Graphics Card. You also need 75 GB available HD space.
Can I run Warframe with 8 GB of RAM?
Yes, 8 GB meets the minimum of 4 GB.
How much storage does Warframe need?
The Steam page lists 75 GB of free space.
Does Warframe work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Verified on Steam Deck.
More on Warframe
- Warframe stats, news and reviews
- Warframe player count: is it dead?
- Is Warframe cross platform?
- Warframe on Steam
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.
Nick Guli
Nick Guli is the founder and editor-in-chief of Explosion.com, which he launched in February 2012. With over a decade of experience in digital publishing, Nick oversees editorial direction across entertainment, gaming, technology, and lifestyle content. He is an avid gamer and movie enthusiast who brings a critical eye to coverage of industry trends, game reviews, and entertainment news.
