Pick your graphics card, processor and RAM below and we compare them with the official ARK: Survival Ascended system requirements. You get a clear answer, the settings to use and what to upgrade if your PC falls short.
Pick your hardware and we compare it with the official ARK: Survival Ascended requirements.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10/11 with updates | Windows 10/11 with updates |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel i5-10600K |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| GPU | AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 1080 | AMD Radeon RX 6800, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
| Storage | 180 GB | 180 GB |
Source: official ARK: Survival Ascended website. Results are estimates based on relative hardware performance.
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10/11 with updates | Windows 10/11 with updates |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel i5-10600K |
| Memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Graphics card | AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 1080 | AMD Radeon RX 6800, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
| Storage | 180 GB | 180 GB |
Source: store.steampowered.com. Requirements can change with game updates.
The official lists only name one or two parts. These are other common parts with the same performance, so you can see quickly where your PC stands.
Quick answers for the most common graphics cards (your processor and RAM must meet the minimum too).
ARK: Survival Ascended needs at least Windows 10/11 with updates, a AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K processor, 16 GB of RAM, a AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 1080 graphics card and 180 GB of storage.
For smooth gameplay the recommended specs are a AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel i5-10600K processor, 32 GB of RAM and a AMD Radeon RX 6800, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card.
8 GB is below the official minimum of 16 GB. ARK: Survival Ascended may start, but expect stutter and long loading times. 16 GB is a safe amount.
No — it is too weak for this game. This assumes your processor and RAM meet the minimum too.
No, ARK: Survival Ascended is a paid game on PC.
ARK: Survival Ascended needs 180 GB of free space.
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