ELDEN RING system requirements: can your PC run it?

2022 · Action, RPG · FromSoftware, Inc.

The developer recommends INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X, NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB, 16 GB of RAM.

The minimum is INTEL CORE I5-8400 or AMD RYZEN 3 3300X, NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB or AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GB, 12 GB of RAM, with 60 GB of free disk space.

These are the official requirements from the game's store page.

Demand levelDemanding (62%)

Official requirements

MinimumRecommended
ProcessorINTEL CORE I5-8400 or AMD RYZEN 3 3300XINTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X
GraphicsNVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB or AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GBNVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB
Memory12 GB16 GB
Storage60 GB60 GB
DirectX1212
OSWindows 10Windows 10/11

Source: Steam store page, checked 2026-11-01.

Parts that run ELDEN RING well

Upgrading for ELDEN RING? These are the cheapest graphics cards and processors on sale today that match or beat the developer's recommended parts, so the game runs the way it was meant to.

ELDEN RING FPS calculator

Frame rates here are our estimates from the official specs and our benchmark scores, not measured results.

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Estimated benchmark range at High settings (native resolution without DLSS/FSR upscaling). 1% low frame rates during intense scenes are typically 20–30% lower than average.

FPS on popular graphics cards

Estimated FPS at high settings, each card paired with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D so the processor does not hold it back.

Graphics card1080p1440p4K
GeForce RTX 5090 32GB 195195160
GeForce RTX 4090 24GB 195195131
GeForce RTX 5080 16GB 195173112
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB 195154100
Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB 19515299
GeForce RTX 5070 12GB 17512984
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB 17012681
Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB 15711675
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB 1249159
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB 1218958
GeForce RTX 3070 8GB 1158555
GeForce RTX 5060 8GB 1077951
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB 1027549
Arc B580 997347
GeForce RTX 4060 8GB 936945
Radeon RX 7600 8GB 906743
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 826039
Radeon RX 6600 8GB 765636
GeForce RTX 2060 634730
GeForce GTX 1660 Super 544026
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 493623
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 473522
Radeon RX 580 443321
GeForce GTX 1650 352617
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 292114

FAQ

What are the ELDEN RING system requirements?

Minimum: INTEL CORE I5-8400 or AMD RYZEN 3 3300X processor, NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB or AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GB graphics, 12 GB RAM. Recommended: INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X, NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB, 16 GB RAM.

Can I run ELDEN RING on an RTX 4060?

Yes. We estimate about 93 FPS at 1080p high settings with a fast processor (high to ultra). That's our estimate, not a benchmark.

Can a GTX 1060 run ELDEN RING?

Yes, at about 49 FPS at 1080p high in our estimate (medium). Lower the settings for a steadier frame rate.

How much RAM does ELDEN RING need?

12 GB minimum and 16 GB recommended. 16 GB is the sweet spot for most gaming PCs today.

How big is ELDEN RING on PC?

It needs about 60 GB of free space. Leave a few GB extra for updates.

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