Hollow Knight System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Hollow Knight
Developer:
Team Cherry
Publisher:
Team Cherry
Release date:
24 February 2017 (7 years ago)
User score:
4.4 / 5 (610 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.9 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Hollow Knight system requirements for PC

To run Hollow Knight, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 9 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce 9800 GTX+, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 560. As for your CPU, an Core 2 Duo E8600 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i5-655K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
GeForce 9800GTX+ (1GB)
Pass CPU:
Intel Core 2 Duo E5200
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
9 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7
DirectX:
Version 10

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
GeForce GTX 560
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
9 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10
DirectX:
Version 11

Hollow Knight performance on your PC

Hollow Knight performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 560
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 6.2x faster than GeForce GTX 560. Your graphics card can run Hollow Knight at recommended settings according to Team Cherry.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Hollow Knight 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
200−210
medium settings / 1080p
160−170
high settings / 1080p
160−170
ultra settings / 1080p
160−170

Hollow Knight performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i5-655K

Core i5-12400 is 9.6x faster than Core i5-655K. Your CPU can run Hollow Knight at recommended settings according to Team Cherry.

FAQ

When was Hollow Knight released?
Hollow Knight was released on 24 February 2017.
How much RAM do I need for Hollow Knight?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for Hollow Knight. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Hollow Knight?
Hollow Knight occupies about 9 GB of disk space.
Is Hollow Knight a demanding game?
Hollow Knight is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.9 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.4 610 votes

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