Devil May Cry HD Collection PC Hardware Guide
Official requirements explained
The official minimum CPU is an Intel Core i3 dual-core or an equivalent AMD part. By today's standards that is an entry-level target. Our database places it roughly at the level of an old AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, so most desktops and laptops from the last several years will get the game running.
The minimum graphics card is an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD Radeon R7 260X, both around a decade old. Our database maps this to the level of Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics. In practice that means a dedicated graphics card is not strictly required to launch, but older architectures and smaller VRAM will limit what you can comfortably run.
The recommended CPU is an Intel Core i7-3770, and the recommended GPU is a GeForce GTX 960 with 8GB of RAM. Compared with the minimum, the recommended tier is a clear step up: the CPU sits around the level of a Core i5-4670K, and the GPU is roughly comparable to a GTX 1050 2GB. In short, meeting the recommended spec is the publisher's baseline for a smooth experience, while the minimum is more about getting the game to run.
Storage is listed at 12GB for both tiers. The publisher does not require an SSD, and the listing does not specify SSD requirements beyond that. Leave yourself more room than the bare minimum to allow for updates and save data.
Recommended builds for three budgets
The entry build suits players on a tight budget or those upgrading an older machine. A GTX 1650 4GB or RTX 3050 6GB paired with a Ryzen 3 3100 or Core i3-10100F comfortably clears the official recommended tier. Even though the listing asks for 8GB of RAM, we suggest 16GB, since memory is inexpensive now and it leaves room for the operating system and background apps.
The mainstream build is the choice for most players who want a steady experience. It shares many parts with the entry tier but adds options like the GTX 1660 Super or RTX 3050 8GB, and stronger processors such as the Ryzen 5 3600 or Core i5-10400. The extra VRAM gives you more headroom when you raise textures and effects. Again, 16GB of RAM is the sensible target.
The high-end build is less about needing performance for this game and more about having plenty of margin to run it at high settings while streaming or multitasking. Options include an RTX 2070 Super or RX 7600, paired with a Core i5-12400 or Ryzen 5 5600. Go with 32GB of RAM if you multitask heavily; otherwise 16GB is adequate. This tier clearly exceeds the listed requirements and suits players who want a long-lasting build.
Graphics settings with the biggest impact
In action games like this one, the settings that usually cost the most are shadows, volumetric lighting and effects, particle density, and draw distance. Higher shadow quality tends to weigh heavily on the GPU, and smoke or light-shaft effects can add up quickly in busy scenes. On a mid-range card, a sensible balance is to drop these to medium while keeping texture and material detail high, since textures tend to cost less performance but contribute a lot to how the game looks.
If anti-aliasing options are available, pick a level that suits your card rather than maxing everything out. Draw distance and the number of objects on screen are also worth watching, because they tend to hurt most during crowded combat.
NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS all work by rendering at a lower internal resolution and upscaling the image with an algorithm. In general, enabling one of these can give weaker cards more headroom without a major loss in image quality. Which upscaler is available depends on what the game's settings menu offers, and that detail is not covered in our data.
Laptops and handheld PCs
Laptop graphics chips often share names with desktop parts, such as an RTX 3060 for laptops and an RTX 3060 for desktops, but their power limits, core configurations, and cooling differ a lot. Check the rated TGP or power range rather than just the model name. Cooling also matters over long sessions, since a machine that throttles under sustained load will feel noticeably slower.
Handheld PCs such as the Steam Deck and ROG Ally are a trade-off between performance and battery life. Lowering graphics settings, using upscaling where available, and capping the frame rate generally helps battery life and keeps temperatures in check. We have no Steam Deck verification data for this title, so we cannot give a compatibility rating; check player reports and the platform's own listings before buying.
Storage and memory
The official minimum RAM is 4GB and the recommended is 8GB. Today we suggest 16GB, since the operating system and background programs already take a good share, and the extra room keeps the game running more smoothly. If your motherboard supports it, install memory in dual-channel mode, meaning matched pairs in the correct slots, which helps overall performance.
The official storage requirement is 12GB. When installing, plan for considerably more space to accommodate updates and saves. An SSD is not required, but it usually shortens load times noticeably, which is useful in an action game that moves quickly between stages. A hard drive will still run the game; loading will simply take longer.