FM27 needs a 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 PC with 6 GB of RAM, an Intel Core i3-530 or AMD FX-4100 and a GeForce GTX 960 class graphics card. Macs need macOS 13 and an Apple M1 or Intel Core M. The recommended spec doubles memory to 12 GB.
6 GBMinimum memory
12 GBRecommended memory
20 GBAvailable storage
DirectX 11Required on Windows
FM27 minimum and recommended specs
Choose your platform, then compare your machine row by row. Steam lists different laptop parts, so laptops have their own rows.
Component
Minimum
Recommended
Operating system
Windows 10 or 11 with all updates (64-bit)
Windows 11 with all updates (64-bit)
Desktop processor
Intel Core i3-530 or AMD FX-4100
Intel Core i5-9600 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Laptop processor
Intel Core i3-330M or AMD A6-5200
Intel Core i5-1035G7 or AMD Ryzen 7 3750H
Memory
6 GB
12 GB
Desktop graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, AMD Radeon R9 380 or Intel HD 530
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
Laptop graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, AMD Radeon R9 M375 or Intel HD 530
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile or AMD Radeon RX 6600M
Video memory
1 GB
2 GB
DirectX
Version 11
Version 11
Storage
20 GB
20 GB
Component
Minimum
Recommended
Operating system
macOS 13, 14, 15 or 26 with all updates
macOS 14, 15 or 26 with all updates
Processor
Apple M1 or Intel Core M
Apple M1
Memory
6 GB
12 GB
Desktop graphics
Apple M1, NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M, Intel HD Graphics 5000 or AMD FirePro D300
Apple M1
Laptop graphics
Apple M1, NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M or Intel HD Graphics 5000
Apple M1
Storage
20 GB
20 GB
Laptops, Macs and activation limits
Four quick checks for setups that differ from a standard desktop PC.
Will FM27 run on a laptop?
A Windows laptop meets the minimum with an Intel Core i3-330M or AMD A6-5200 and GTX 960M, Radeon R9 M375 or Intel HD 530 graphics. The recommended tier asks for a Core i5-1035G7 or Ryzen 7 3750H with an RTX 2060 Mobile or RX 6600M.
Will FM27 run on a Mac?
Apple M1 covers both tiers, so memory decides where a Mac lands: 6 GB meets the minimum and 12 GB the recommended spec. Intel Macs and macOS 13 appear only at the minimum tier.
What else does Windows need?
Every Windows setup needs a 64-bit processor and operating system, a CPU with SSE4.2 and SSSE3, and graphics that support Shader Model 5.0.
Denuvo and activation limits
The Steam version uses Denuvo Anti-tamper, with a limit of five machine activations per day. Moving between more than five machines in a day runs into that limit, while everyday play on one PC does not.
4K, QHD and ultrawide monitors
Ultrawide support switches on as soon as you load into the game on a suitable monitor, and tables with many columns rescale to show more information.
QHD and 4K monitors (1440p and above) also get a scaling mode in Preferences. Default is where you start, and Detailed and Condensed add more on-screen information.
At 4K, FM27 tables fill the extra width with more columns.
Frequently asked questions
How much RAM does FM27 need?
FM27 needs 6 GB of RAM at minimum and recommends 12 GB, on both Windows and Mac.
How much storage does FM27 need?
FM27 needs 20 GB of available space on Windows and Mac, at both the minimum and recommended tiers.
Does FM27 run on Linux?
No. The Steam listing gives requirements for Windows and Mac only, and FM27 has no Linux version there.