Can I Run Blast the Past?
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Can your PC run it? →System requirements
Minimum requirements
| CPU | Intel Core i5-4590 (AMD FX 8350) or better |
|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce GTX 1060 (AMD Radeon RX 570) |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 2.3 GB HDD |
| OS | Windows 10 |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
Recommended requirements
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Can you run Blast the Past?
Blast the Past targets a mainstream modern PC: GeForce GTX 1060 (AMD Radeon RX 570) and 8 GB of RAM for the minimum. No single part dominates the requirements, so a balanced mid-range build clears it.
Bottleneck: GPU
Projected by resolution
| Resolution | Projection | Headroom |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | Comfortable | 1.7x |
| 1440p | Borderline | 0.96x |
| 4K | Below the bar | 0.43x |
A projection, not a measurement. We scale the published GPU requirement by pixel count, since 1440p draws 1.78 times the pixels of 1080p and 4K draws 4 times as many, then compare against RTX 3060 / Ryzen 5 build. The publisher did not state a target resolution, so 1080p is assumed as the baseline. We hold no frame rate data, so no FPS figure is claimed. Headroom above 1 means the reference machine has room to spare at that resolution.
Common GPUs
| Graphics card | Verdict |
|---|---|
| GTX 1060 6 GB | Runs great |
| GTX 1060 Laptop | Runs well |
| GTX 1650 4 GB | Runs well |
| GTX 1650 Laptop | Runs well |
| RTX 2060 6 GB | Runs great |
| RTX 2060 Laptop | Runs great |
| RTX 3060 12 GB | Runs great |
| RTX 3060 Laptop | Runs great |
| RTX 4060 8 GB | Runs great |
| RTX 4060 Laptop | Runs great |
| RTX 3070 8 GB | Runs great |
| RTX 3070 Laptop | Runs great |
| RTX 4070 12 GB | Runs great |
| RTX 4070 Laptop | Runs great |
| RX 6600 8 GB | Runs great |
Each card is compared against Blast the Past's published GPU requirement, assuming an otherwise-capable PC. Laptop rows use the real mobile chip's benchmark, a mobile GPU is always slower than its desktop namesake.
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The Last of Us Part IFrequently asked questions
Can my PC run Blast the Past?
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What are the minimum system requirements for Blast the Past?
The minimum requirements are CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 (AMD FX 8350) or better; GPU: GeForce GTX 1060 (AMD Radeon RX 570); 8 GB RAM; OS: Windows 10.
How much storage does Blast the Past need?
Blast the Past needs about 2.3 GB of HDD storage.
Can an RTX 3060 run Blast the Past?
The RTX 3060 runs Blast the Past comfortably, clearing the title's GPU requirement with room to spare.
What is the bottleneck for Blast the Past?
On a typical modern PC (Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM), the tightest component for Blast the Past is the GPU.