Genshin Impact System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Genshin Impact
Developer:
COGNOSPHERE
Publisher:
COGNOSPHERE
Release date:
28 September 2020 (4 years ago)
User score:
3.0 / 5 (19812 votes)
Hardware demand level:
2.7 / 10 - moderately demanding
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Official Genshin Impact system requirements for PC

To run Genshin Impact, you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 30 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GT 1030, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB. As for your CPU, an Core i5-655K is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-2610UE or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 1030 and higher
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5 or equivalent
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
Please reserve 30 GB of space
Operating system:
Windows 7 SP1 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit
DirectX:
Version 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB and higher
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i7 equivalent or higher
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
Please reserve 30 GB of space
Operating system:
Windows 7 SP1 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit, or Windows 10 64-bit
DirectX:
Version 11

Genshin Impact performance on your PC

Genshin Impact performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
30 fps @ low
1366×768
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 1.7x faster than GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB. Your graphics card can run Genshin Impact at recommended settings according to COGNOSPHERE.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Genshin Impact FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 768p
100−110
medium settings / 1080p
100−110
high settings / 1080p
100−110
ultra settings / 1080p
100−110
QHD / 1440p
100−110
4K / 2160p
100−110

Genshin Impact performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-2610UE

Core i5-12400 is 12.7x faster than Core i7-2610UE. Your CPU can run Genshin Impact at recommended settings according to COGNOSPHERE.

FAQ

When was Genshin Impact released?
Genshin Impact was released on 28 September 2020.
How much RAM do I need for Genshin Impact?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for Genshin Impact. Yet, 16 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Genshin Impact?
Genshin Impact occupies about 30 GB of disk space.
Is Genshin Impact a demanding game?
Genshin Impact is a moderately demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 2.7 out of 10.

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