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Can My PC Run Parsec?

UtilitiesFreemium

Low-latency remote desktop and game streaming.

Parsec System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

CPU
Any modern processorIntel Core i5-4460 specs →
GPU
GPU with a hardware encoder for hosting (NVENC, AMF or Quick Sync)NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 specs →
VRAM
Not stated
RAM
4 GB
Storage
1 GB
OS
Windows 10 64-bit or later
DirectX
Not stated
Network
Low-latency broadband connection required

Recommended Requirements

The publisher has not published a recommended specification for this title.

Transcribed from the publisher — not yet re-checkedSource: Parsec support

Application details

Vendor
Unity Technologies
Licence
Freemium
Last verified
Not yet verified

About Parsec

Parsec streams a desktop or game from one machine to another. The host needs a hardware encoder for good results; the client needs almost nothing beyond a stable, low-latency connection.

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What PC do I need for Parsec?

For a comfortable experience, the publisher's minimum specification asks for the following. This is their figure, not our estimate.

Graphics card
GPU with a hardware encoder for hosting (NVENC, AMF or Quick Sync)
Processor
Any modern processor
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB
Operating system
Windows 10 64-bit or later

Not sure how your parts compare? Run the check above or read what these tiers mean.

Can my laptop run Parsec?

The same check applies — enter the parts your laptop actually contains. Be aware that a laptop graphics chip is usually slower than the desktop card it shares a name with, because the manufacturer sets a lower power limit. A laptop advertising the GPU with a hardware encoder f named here may therefore fall somewhat short of it in practice, and sustained performance drops further as the machine heats up. Treat a borderline laptop result as optimistic rather than assured.

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