ELDEN RING
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 1060 3GB · Core i5-8400
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1070 · Core i7-8700K
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 9050 4GB (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~31 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, RPG
- Release
- Feb 24, 2022
- Developer
- FromSoftware, Inc.
- Publisher
- FromSoftware, Inc., Bandai Namco Entertainment
THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FANTASY ACTION RPG. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between.
Souls-likeOpen WorldDark FantasyRPGDifficultAction RPGMultiplayerThird PersonFantasySingleplayer
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What you need for ELDEN RING
ELDEN RING needs about a Radeon RX 9050 4GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and an Arc A750 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 6700 XT | Ryzen 5 7600X |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Arc A750 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 6900 XT | Ryzen 9 5950X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3080 10GB | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for ELDEN RING →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 33 | 23 | 14 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 47 | 33 | 20 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 70 | 49 | 29 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 77 | 54 | 32 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 83 | 58 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 87 | 61 | 36 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 97 | 68 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 98 | 69 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 115 | 81 | 48 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 145 | 102 | 61 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 162 | 113 | 68 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 167 | 117 | 70 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 217 | 152 | 91 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 225 | 158 | 95 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 251 | 151 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
ELDEN RING system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10/11 |
| Processor | INTEL CORE I5-8400 or AMD RYZEN 3 3300X | INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB or AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GB | NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB |
| Memory | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 60 GB | 60 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
Source: Steam.
ELDEN RING on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 31 ultra | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 32 high | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 37 high | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 33 high | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 33 high | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 3
- Steam achievements
- 42
- Metacritic
- 94
- Series
- Elden Ring
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsCamera ComfortCustom Volume ControlsPlayable without Timed InputSave AnytimeStereo SoundSurround SoundSteam CloudFamily Sharing
- Languages (15)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Arabic
Full audio: English
Latest news & patches
- New Elden Ring Mini Replicas Arrive: Malenia, Messmer & Wylder2026-09-07
- ELDEN RING - Community Quests2026-09-02
- ELDEN RING - Tarnished Pack DLC is available now2026-08-28
- Patch Notes Version 1.17Patch2026-08-27
- ELDEN RING - RAGING WOLF 1/6 SCALE STATUE2026-05-13
- ELDEN RING: SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE – Official Vinyl Soundtrack2026-04-17
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can ELDEN RING run on a GTX 1650?
No. The GeForce GTX 1650 is below ELDEN RING's minimum spec (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB). Our model still estimates ~57 fps at 1080p low (range 45–68, medium confidence, ±20%), but cards below the minimum may not be supported. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 9050 4GB (~60 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can ELDEN RING run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates ELDEN RING Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~31 fps on the ultra preset (range 25–37, medium confidence, ±20%). Our spec-based model is conservative for games tuned for Steam Deck; Valve's test result comes first. 60 fps is reachable on the low preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for ELDEN RING at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to an Arc A750 or faster: ~61 fps (range 49–73, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 9050 4GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 3080 10GB. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for ELDEN RING by brand.
Can I run ELDEN RING on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, gets ~74 fps at 1080p low. ELDEN RING on the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does ELDEN RING need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 12 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for ELDEN RING. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 3 GB at minimum and 8 GB recommended.
How much storage does ELDEN RING take?
ELDEN RING needs 60 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10.