Jedi Fallen Order PC Build Guide (60FPS Requirements)

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The GPUs and CPUs Needed for Silky Smooth Performance at 1080p, 1440p, or 4K

The Official System Requirements for Fallen Order

Before getting into specific recommendations for modern GPUs and CPUs based on resolution, for what it’s worth (not much), let’s go over the official requirements of the game according to EA. These parts – or their modern equivalents – won’t necessarily get you 60FPS though. Especially on higher settings or high resolutions, which we’ll get to in a bit.

Based on the Unreal Engine, Fallen Order is the best looking Star Wars game yet (Image credit: EA/Respawn)

How Demanding is Fallen Order on PC? (Overview)

Fallen Order has some superb visuals, and is without a doubt one of the most stunning Star Wars games to date alongside the newer Squadrons. Like many other modern games based on the Unreal Engine it’s not too crazily demanding on PC hardware though, and overall I’d say it’s mildly demanding overall at standard resolutions and should generally run well at 1080p with any recent mid-range PC. 

But for the best experience, the ideal is getting a consistent 60FPS, which as mentioned has higher hardware requirements than the official/minimum specs from earlier. And if you’re looking for the absolute best visual experience possible – 60FPS performance at high resolutions like 1440p or 4K on high or maxed settings (listed as ‘epic’ settings in this title) – the game goes from fairly demanding to very demanding. In fact, at 4K on maxed settings, Fallen Order is among one of the more demanding PC games on the market, and not even the upper mid-range to high-end RTX 3070 or RTX 2080 Ti will get a consistent 60FPS at all times. For that, you’d need an expensive RTX 3080 or RX 6800 XT.

Fallen Order has 3 settings presets: Medium, High, & Epic, but no Low option (Image Credit: EA/Respawn)

Fallen Order Recommended Specs for 1080p

Well-made, Fallen Order is. Worth your galactic credits, this game is. (Image credit: EA/Respawn)

Fallen Order Recommended Specs for 1440p

At the higher resolution of 1440p, your GPU requirements are higher, though if you’re shooting for 60FPS there’s no need for a stronger CPU as compared to 1080p.

Cheapest Parts for 1440p 60FPS (Med/High Settings)

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i5-10400
• GPU: NVidia GTX 1660 Super or AMD RX 5600 XT

Best Parts for 1440p 60FPS (Epic Settings)

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i5-10400
• GPU: NVidia RTX 2060 Super or AMD RX 5700 XT

Cheapest Parts for 1440p 144FPS (Med/High Settings)

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel Core i7-10700K
• GPU: NVidia RTX 3070, AMD RX 6800, or NVidia RTX 2080 Ti

Best Parts for 1440p 144FPS (Epic Settings)

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, Ryzen 9 5900X, or Intel Core i9-10900K
• GPU: NVidia RTX 3080 or AMD RX 6800 XT

Fallen Order Recommended Specs for 4K

At such a high resolution like 4K, the demands on the GPU are heavy, especially in a graphically-demanding title like Fallen Order.

Cheapest Parts for 4K 60FPS (Medium-High Settings)

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i5-10400
• GPU: NVidia RTX 3060 Ti

Best Parts for 4K 60FPS (Epic Settings)

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i5-10400
• GPU: NVidia RTX 3070 or AMD RX 6800

Best Parts for 4K 144FPS (Epic Settings)

• CPU: AMD Ryzen Ryzen 9 5900X or Intel Core i9-10900K
• GPU: NVidia RTX 3090

4K 144FPS?! Is it possible to learn this power? …not from a Jedi (Image credit: EA/Respawn)

FAQ

Is 144Hz Worth it for Fallen Order?

Generally speaking, no, Fallen Order isn’t a game that is going to benefit too much from 144Hz. 60FPS performance is all you need for the optimal experience as it’s not a super fast-paced game like FPS titles (CSGO, Overwatch, etc).

How Much RAM do you need for Fallen Order?

Both the official minimum and recommended hardware requirements list 8GB RAM, but for the best performance you want to include 16GB of memory in your PC build if you can. 16GB is becoming the standard for modern gaming, and 8GB may hold you back, though only slightly so don’t worry if you’re rocking 8GB as it’s not like it’ll slow down the game noticeably. 

Is Fallen Order CPU Intensive?

Like most AAA games based on the Unreal Engine, Fallen Order requires both a decent CPU and graphics card but is much more demanding on the GPU. In terms of how CPU intensive it is, it’s somewhere in the middle compared to most games, and like any title you need a stronger CPU for high frame rates in high refresh rates (144Hz).

AMD vs NVidia for Fallen Order

Based on benchmarks following the game’s launch, NVidia cards seemed to perform slightly better than competing AMD cards in this particular title, though it’s not such a big difference that it really matters much overall. We can recommend either AMD or NVidia.

Does Fallen Order Support SLI?

Yes, Fallen Order does support NVidia SLI. The official SLI profile was mentioned by NVidia in the GeForce 441.20 driver update (see the release notes here). Some people have reported issues with SLI not working in the game for them, but there are plenty of reports and benchmarks from those using SLI in the game without issues, and with good scaling too.

Related: Best Games That Support SLI

Can You Play Fallen Order in VR With VorpX?

Yes, Fallen Order can work with vorpX, the special 3D software that works to simulate a virtual reality experience within a VR headset in non-VR games. Virtual Insider said he had a great experience with Fallen Order and vorpX overall (though experienced some lighting issues). Fallen Order in VR is on my personal “to-try” list, as I recently got vorpX (for Cyberpunk actually, where it works quite well). Technically, it’s not full VR, as vorpX is not the same as proper VR mods for games (like the Fully Possessed VR mod for Doom 3 which is phenomenal by the way). It’s more a simulation of VR, but can still very much feel like VR when using a supported game that is optimized for vorpX.

Sources

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Benchmark Test & Performance Analysis (TechPowerUp)

Jedi: Fallen Order PC performance is decent so far, but limited (PCGamer)

SLI works perfectly in Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order (Reddit)

Release 440 Driver for Windows, Version 441.20 (NVidia)

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