Valheim System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Valheim
Developer:
Iron Gate
Publisher:
Coffee Stain Publishing
Release date:
2 February 2021 (3 years ago)
User score:
4.2 / 5 (644 votes)
Hardware demand level:
3.6 / 10 - fairly demanding
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Official Valheim system requirements for PC

To run Valheim, you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 1 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 950, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon RX 580. As for your CPU, an A6-5400K 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 GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970
Pass CPU:
2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
1 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7 or later, 64-bit
DirectX:
Version 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580
Pass CPU:
i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
1 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7 or later, 64-bit
DirectX:
Version 11

Valheim performance on your PC

Valheim performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon RX 580
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

GeForce RTX 3060 is 1.9x faster than Radeon RX 580. Your graphics card can run Valheim at recommended settings according to Iron Gate.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Valheim 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
130−140
medium settings / 1080p
130−140
high settings / 1080p
90−95
ultra settings / 1080p
90−95
QHD / 1440p
90−95

Valheim performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
minimum
A6-5400K
recommended
Core i5-655K

Core i5-12400 is 9.6x faster than Core i5-655K. Your CPU can run Valheim at recommended settings according to Iron Gate.

FAQ

When was Valheim released?
Valheim was released on 2 February 2021.
How much RAM do I need for Valheim?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for Valheim. Yet, 16 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Valheim?
Valheim occupies about 1 GB of disk space.
Is Valheim a demanding game?
Valheim is a fairly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 3.6 out of 10.

Community ratings

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