Hollow Knight: Silksong
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- FX-4300
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1050 · Core i5-3470
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 6400 (~92 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~85 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Indie
- Release
- Sep 4, 2025
- Developer
- Team Cherry
- Publisher
- Team Cherry
Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.
MetroidvaniaDifficultIndieGreat SoundtrackSouls-like2DSingleplayerPlatformerExplorationFemale Protagonist
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What you need for Hollow Knight: Silksong
Hollow Knight: Silksong needs about a Radeon RX 6400 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 6400 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, low confidence, ±30%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6400 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-10100 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6400 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Hollow Knight: Silksong →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 92 | 65 | 39 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 129 | 90 | 54 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 194 | 136 | 81 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 212 | 149 | 89 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 231 | 162 | 97 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 240 | 168 | 101 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 268 | 187 | 112 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 272 | 191 | 114 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 300+ | 223 | 134 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 300+ | 281 | 169 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 188 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 300+ | 300+ | 194 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 252 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 300+ | 262 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
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.
Hollow Knight: Silksong system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer | Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300 | Intel Core i5-3470 |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB) | GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB) |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| DirectX | Version 10 | Version 10 |
Source: Steam.
Hollow Knight: Silksong 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 | 85 ultra | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 70 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 81 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 73 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 73 ultra | 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
- 1
- Steam achievements
- 52
- Metacritic
- 90
- Features
- Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsCamera ComfortGamepad RecommendedKeyboard Only OptionPlayable without Timed InputDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportSave AnytimeStereo SoundSteam CloudRemote Play on TVFamily Sharing
- Languages (11)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Latest news & patches
- Patch Version 1.0.30000 Now LivePatch2026-03-16
- Hollow Knight: Silksong - Sea of Sorrow is coming in 2026!2025-12-16
- Patch Version 1.0.29242 Now LivePatch2025-11-07
- Patch Version 1.0.28891 Now LivePatch2025-10-14
- Patch Version 1.0.28650 Now LivePatch2025-09-22
- Patch Version 1.0.28497 Now LivePatch2025-09-12
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Hollow Knight: Silksong run on a GTX 1650?
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 is well above Hollow Knight: Silksong's recommended spec. We estimate ~92 fps at 1080p high (range 65–120, low confidence, ±30%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1440p, use the high preset (~65 fps on high). Its 4 GB of video memory covers the 2 GB the game recommends. Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Hollow Knight: Silksong run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates Hollow Knight: Silksong Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~85 fps on the ultra preset (range 60–111, low confidence, ±30%). 60 fps is reachable on the ultra preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Hollow Knight: Silksong at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 6400 or faster: ~65 fps (range 45–84, low confidence, ±30%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 6400 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 9050 4GB. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Hollow Knight: Silksong by brand.
Can I run Hollow Knight: Silksong on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~74 fps (range 52–96, low confidence, ±30%). Hollow Knight: Silksong on the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Hollow Knight: Silksong need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 4 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for Hollow Knight: Silksong. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 1 GB at minimum and 2 GB recommended.
How much storage does Hollow Knight: Silksong take?
Hollow Knight: Silksong needs 8 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer.