With every new Resident Evil release, one of the biggest questions PC players ask is simple: how well does it run? Capcom has built a strong reputation over the past few years for releasing well-optimized games on PC, thanks largely to the RE Engine. Naturally, I was curious to see how the newly released Resident Evil Requiem performs on slightly older but still capable hardware.

To find out, I installed the game and ran several gameplay tests on my current system setup. The results were pleasantly surprising.

Test System Specifications

For this performance test, the game was played on the following hardware configuration:

The RTX 3070 is still a very capable GPU, but its 8GB of VRAM can sometimes become a limiting factor when newer games push higher texture quality or ray tracing settings. Because of this, I avoided the maximum preset and instead selected High settings, with Ray Tracing set to Normal.

This configuration provides a good balance between visual quality and performance.

Gameplay Performance

During testing, the game consistently delivered strong frame rates.

Across multiple gameplay segments, the performance generally stayed between 80 and 100 FPS, which is excellent for a modern AAA title running with ray tracing enabled. Even in scenes with more complex lighting or environmental detail, the frame rate remained stable enough to maintain a smooth experience.

There were no noticeable stutters or sudden drops that would interrupt gameplay. For a survival horror game where atmosphere and immersion are important, maintaining stable performance helps keep the experience fluid and responsive.

Overall, the gameplay felt very smooth and responsive throughout the test.

VRAM Limitations on RTX 3070

While the RTX 3070 still performs very well, the 8GB VRAM capacity does impose some limitations when pushing graphics settings to the absolute maximum.

Modern games often use large texture packs and advanced lighting effects, especially when ray tracing is involved. Running the game at the highest settings could potentially push VRAM usage beyond comfortable limits, which might introduce stuttering or unstable performance.

By choosing High settings instead of Maximum, the system stays within safe VRAM usage while still delivering excellent visual quality.

For players using GPUs with 12GB or 16GB VRAM, there may be more room to push the settings further without sacrificing performance.

Ray Tracing Performance

Ray tracing has become increasingly common in modern games, and Resident Evil Requiem includes several ray tracing options that enhance lighting, reflections, and overall atmosphere.

In this test, Ray Tracing was set to Normal, which allowed the game to retain strong performance while still benefiting from improved lighting effects.

Even with ray tracing enabled, the RTX 3070 handled the workload comfortably. The lighting and shadows added a noticeable layer of realism to environments without causing major performance penalties.

For players who prefer even higher frame rates, turning ray tracing off would likely push performance well beyond the 100 FPS mark.

Optimization Impressions

One of the most impressive aspects of Resident Evil Requiem so far is how well optimized the game appears to be.

Despite being a visually modern title, it runs extremely well on hardware that is now several generations old. The combination of 80–100 FPS performance and high graphical fidelity suggests that Capcom has once again done an excellent job optimizing the PC version.

This is especially important for PC gamers, where hardware configurations vary widely. Good optimization ensures that a wider range of players can enjoy the game without needing the very latest graphics cards.

Based on this early testing, Resident Evil Requiem seems to follow the same optimization philosophy seen in previous RE Engine titles.

Final Thoughts

After testing Resident Evil Requiem on the RTX 3070 with an i9-10900F and 32GB of RAM, the results are very encouraging.

Running the game at High settings with Ray Tracing set to Normal provides an excellent balance of visual quality and smooth performance. The system consistently maintained 80–100 FPS, making the gameplay feel fluid and enjoyable.

While the RTX 3070's 8GB VRAM prevents pushing every setting to the maximum level, the game still looks fantastic and runs extremely well.

Overall, Resident Evil Requiem appears to be a very well optimized PC release, and players with similar hardware should have no trouble achieving a smooth and immersive experience.