VRChat
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 970 · Core i5-4590
- Recommended
- Radeon RX 6600 · Core i3-9100F (our estimate)
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 6600 (~61 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~31 fps high (est.)
- Genres
- Adventure, Casual, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, Sports, Free To Play, Early Access
- Release
- Feb 1, 2017
- Developer
- VRChat Inc.
- Publisher
- VRChat Inc.
Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat.
VRFree to PlayMultiplayerAnimeMemesFunnyMassively MultiplayerFirst-PersonOpen WorldEarly Access
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What you need for VRChat
VRChat needs about a Radeon RX 6600 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 6700 XT 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 6600 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 6800 | Ryzen 5 5500X3D |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6700 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 9070 XT | Core i7-10700K |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 9070 GRE | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for VRChat →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 26 | 18 | 11 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 37 | 26 | 15 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 55 | 39 | 23 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 61 | 42 | 25 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 66 | 46 | 28 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 68 | 48 | 29 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 76 | 53 | 32 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 78 | 54 | 33 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 91 | 64 | 38 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 114 | 80 | 48 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 128 | 89 | 54 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 132 | 92 | 55 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 171 | 120 | 72 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 178 | 124 | 75 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 283 | 198 | 119 |
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.
VRChat system requirements
The publisher lists only minimum specs. The recommended column is our estimate (marked est.): the cheapest current parts our model expects to hit 60 fps at 1080p high, one memory step above the minimum, and an SSD for large or recent games.
| Minimum | Recommended (our estimate) | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10/11 | 64-bit Windows 10 / 11 est. |
| Processor | Intel® i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 equivalent or greater | Core i3-9100F est. |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or greater | Radeon RX 6600 est. |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB est. |
| Storage | 1 GB | 1 GB est. |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 est. |
Source: Steam.
VRChat 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 high | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 33 medium | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 38 medium | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 34 medium | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 34 medium | 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
- 0
- Features
- Multi-playerMMOPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opCross-Platform MultiplayerFull controller supportTracked Controller SupportVR SupportedIn-App PurchasesDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportFamily Sharing
- Languages (11)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Latest news & patches
- Hatsune Miku Yozora Program2026-09-04
- Release 2026.3.2 is now Live!2026-09-01
- Party with us for Moonchaser and Earn In-Game Rewards!2026-08-20
- Release 2026.3.1 is now Live!2026-08-12
- Shop Update: Tanabata 2026 Bundle Available until Sept 4!Patch2026-07-03
- Update: Age Assurance, Content Gating, and Safety Improvements in VRChatPatch2026-06-24
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can VRChat run on a GTX 1650?
No. The GeForce GTX 1650 is below VRChat's minimum spec (GeForce GTX 970). Our model still estimates ~45 fps at 1080p low (range 31–58, low confidence, ±30%), but cards below the minimum may not be supported. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 6600 (~61 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can VRChat run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates VRChat Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~31 fps on the high preset (range 22–40, low confidence, ±30%). Our spec-based model is conservative for games tuned for Steam Deck; Valve's test result comes first. 60 fps is out of reach; 40 fps works on medium. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for VRChat at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 6700 XT or faster: ~62 fps (range 43–80, low confidence, ±30%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 6600 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 9070 GRE. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for VRChat by brand.
Can I run VRChat on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the Radeon RX 6600M is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~61 fps (range 42–79, low confidence, ±30%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, gets ~58 fps at 1080p low. VRChat on the Radeon RX 6600M.
How much RAM does VRChat need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 4 GB of RAM minimum for VRChat. The publisher lists no recommended tier; the requirements table shows our estimate for one.
How much storage does VRChat take?
VRChat needs 1 GB of free storage according to the publisher's minimum spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10/11.