PC requirements
Elden Ring System Requirements
Elden Ring needs at least INTEL CORE I5-8400 or AMD RYZEN 3 3300X, 12 GB RAM and NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB or AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GB graphics. For the recommended experience you want INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 | Windows 10/11 |
| Processor | INTEL CORE I5-8400 or AMD RYZEN 3 3300X | INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB or AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GB | NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 60 GB available space | 60 GB available space |
| Additional notes | Windows Compatible Audio Device | Windows Compatible Audio Device |
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Running Elden Ring on PC
Can my PC run Elden Ring?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Elden Ring need?
60 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.