Terraria System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Terraria
Developer:
Re-Logic
Publisher:
Re-Logic
Release date:
16 May 2011 (13 years ago)
User score:
4.6 / 5 (1520 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.2 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Terraria system requirements for PC

To run Terraria, you'll need at least 2.5 GB of RAM and 200 MB of free disk space. As for your CPU, an Pentium 4 2.4 GHz is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Pentium Extreme Edition 955 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
128mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+
Pass CPU:
2.0 Ghz
Pass RAM:
2.5GB
File size:
200MB
Operating system:
Windows Xp, Vista, 7, 8/8.1, 10
DirectX:
9.0c or Greater

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
256mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+
Pass CPU:
Dual Core 3.0 Ghz
Pass RAM:
4GB
File size:
200MB
Operating system:
Windows 7, 8/8.1, 10
DirectX:
9.0c or Greater

Terraria performance on your PC

Trace: correlation_coefficient 0.22843254783571

Trace: correlation_coefficient 0.14675352305546

Trace: correlation_coefficient 0.53607451725327

Trace: correlation_coefficient 0.76949074405291

Trace: correlation_coefficient 0.32308812936964

Terraria performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
minimum
Any
recommended
Any
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

Your graphics card can run Terraria at recommended settings according to Re-Logic.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Terraria 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.

4K / 2160p
290−300

Terraria performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400

Core i5-12400 is 41.4x faster than Pentium Extreme Edition 955. Your CPU can run Terraria at recommended settings according to Re-Logic.

FAQ

When was Terraria released?
Terraria was released on 16 May 2011.
How much RAM do I need for Terraria?
You need a minimum of 2.5 GB RAM for Terraria. Yet, 4 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Terraria?
Terraria occupies about 200 MB of disk space.
Is Terraria a demanding game?
Terraria is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.2 out of 10.

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4.6 1520 votes

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