PC requirements
Valheim System Requirements
Valheim needs at least 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar, 8 GB RAM and GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970 graphics. For the recommended experience you want i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz, 16 GB RAM and GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 or later | Windows 10 or later |
| Processor | 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar | i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970 | GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 1 GB available space | 1 GB available space |
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Quick answers
Running Valheim on PC
Can my PC run Valheim?
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 Valheim need?
1 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.