Elden Ring System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Elden Ring
Developer:
FromSoftware
Publisher:
Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware
Release date:
25 February 2022 (2 years ago)
User score:
4.3 / 5 (2478 votes)
Hardware demand level:
6.1 / 10 - significantly demanding
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Official Elden Ring system requirements for PC

To run Elden Ring, you'll need at least 12 GB of RAM and 60 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon RX 580, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 1070. As for your CPU, an Core i5-8400 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-8700K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, 3 GB or AMD Radeon RX 580, 4 GB
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
Pass RAM:
12 GB RAM
File size:
60 GB
Operating system:
Windows 10 (64-bit)
DirectX:
Version 12 (feature level 12.0)

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, 8 GB
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
60 GB
Operating system:
Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
DirectX:
Version 12 (feature level 12.0)

Elden Ring performance on your PC

Elden Ring performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 1070
30 fps @ low
1920×1080
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ QHD
2560×1440
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 1.3x faster than GeForce GTX 1070. Your graphics card can run Elden Ring at recommended settings according to FromSoftware.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Elden Ring FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (in real tests). Frames per second may vary based on operating system and other factors.

low settings / 1080p
119
medium settings / 1080p
162
high settings / 1080p
157
ultra settings / 1080p
129
QHD / 1440p
85
4K / 2160p
44

Elden Ring performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-8700K

Core i5-12400 is 1.4x faster than Core i7-8700K. Your CPU can run Elden Ring at recommended settings according to FromSoftware.

FAQ

When was Elden Ring released?
Elden Ring was released on 25 February 2022.
How much RAM do I need for Elden Ring?
You need a minimum of 12 GB RAM for Elden Ring. Yet, 16 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Elden Ring?
Elden Ring occupies about 60 GB of disk space.
Is Elden Ring a demanding game?
Elden Ring is a significantly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 6.1 out of 10.

Community ratings

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