Can a Low-Spec Laptop Run Modern Games?

To determine if a laptop with 2GB of graphics memory and 4GB of RAM can support Assassin’s Creed Unity, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, The Last of Us (PC version), and Fallout 4, we need to examine the system requirements for each game.

Assassin’s Creed Unity

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements: OS: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8/8.1 64-bit Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 940 or Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 RAM: 6GB Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 6850 768MB VRAM Recommended Requirements: RAM: 8GB Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 or AMD Radeon R9 290 3GB VRAM

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements: OS: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8/8.1 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD FX-8350 RAM: 6GB Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB VRAM Recommended Requirements: RAM: 8GB Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB VRAM

The Last of Us (PC version)

The The Last of Us PC version was primarily available on PlayStation and not on PC, but hypothetically, the requirements would likely be similar to high-end games.

Fallout 4

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements: OS: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 or AMD Phenom II X4 945 RAM: 8GB Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 550 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB VRAM Recommended Requirements: RAM: 8GB Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 or AMD Radeon R9 290 3GB VRAM

Conclusion

Given the 4GB of RAM, your laptop likely does not meet the minimum requirements for the majority of these games, as they typically require 6GB to 8GB of RAM.

Regarding the 2GB graphics memory, while it may meet the minimum for some titles like Assassin’s Creed Syndicate or Fallout 4, it is at the lower end of the spectrum. Performance might be significantly limited, especially in terms of resolution and graphical settings.

Recommendations

Upgrade RAM: If possible, consider upgrading your RAM to at least 8GB for better performance. Check Graphics Card: Ensure that your graphics card meets or exceeds the requirements for the specific game you wish to play. Lower Settings: If you run these games, you may need to set graphics options to low or medium to achieve playable frame rates.

While you might be able to run some of these games at very low settings, the experience may not be satisfactory.