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Can My PC Run Hollow Knight: Silksong?

Pick your graphics card, processor and RAM below and we compare them with the official Hollow Knight: Silksong system requirements. You get a clear answer, the settings to use and what to upgrade if your PC falls short.

Min. GPU
GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB)
Min. CPU
Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300
Min. RAM
4 GB
Storage
8 GB
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Can your PC run Hollow Knight: Silksong?

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Official Hollow Knight: Silksong PC requirements
MinimumRecommended
OSWindows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newerWindows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer
CPUIntel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300Intel Core i5-3470
RAM4 GB8 GB
GPUGeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB)GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB)
Storage8 GB8 GB

Source: official Hollow Knight: Silksong website. Results are estimates based on relative hardware performance.

Hollow Knight: Silksong system requirements

MinimumRecommended
Operating systemWindows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newerWindows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer
ProcessorIntel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300Intel Core i5-3470
Memory4 GB8 GB
Graphics cardGeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB)GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB)
Storage8 GB8 GB

Source: store.steampowered.com. Requirements can change with game updates.

What graphics card and processor do you need for Hollow Knight: Silksong?

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.

MinimumLow settings, 1080p or lower
Graphics card
RX 550, HD 7750, MX450 / MX550, HD 7770
Processor
i3-4130 / 4160, Pentium G4560 / G5400
RAM
4 GB
RecommendedMedium – High settings, 1080p
Graphics card
GTX 1050, RX 560, GTX 950, GTX 760 / 770 / 780
Processor
Pentium G4560 / G5400, i3-6100 / 7100, Ryzen 3 1200
RAM
8 GB
HighHigh – Max settings, 1080p / 1440p
Graphics card
RX 580, RX 5500 XT, GTX 1660, GTX 980 / 980 Ti
Processor
i3-8100 / 9100, i5-4460 / 4690K, Ryzen 3 3200G / 2200G
RAM
16 GB

Can my graphics card run Hollow Knight: Silksong?

Quick answers for the most common graphics cards (your processor and RAM must meet the minimum too).

  • GTX 1050 TiYesMedium – High
  • GTX 1650YesMedium – High
  • GTX 1060 6GBYesMedium – High
  • GTX 1660 SuperYesHigh – Max
  • RX 580YesHigh – Max
  • RTX 3050YesHigh – Max
  • RTX 3060YesHigh – Max
  • RTX 4060YesHigh – Max
  • Intel Iris Xe (11th gen+)BarelyLowest settings

Hollow Knight: Silksong PC requirements: FAQ

What are the minimum PC requirements for Hollow Knight: Silksong?

Hollow Knight: Silksong needs at least Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer, a Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300 processor, 4 GB of RAM, a GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB) graphics card and 8 GB of storage.

What PC do you need to run Hollow Knight: Silksong well?

For smooth gameplay the recommended specs are a Intel Core i5-3470 processor, 8 GB of RAM and a GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB) graphics card.

Can I run Hollow Knight: Silksong with 8 GB of RAM?

Yes. 8 GB of RAM meets the minimum for Hollow Knight: Silksong and even the recommended specs.

Can a GTX 1650 run Hollow Knight: Silksong?

Yes — on Medium to High settings. This assumes your processor and RAM meet the minimum too.

Is Hollow Knight: Silksong free to play on PC?

No, Hollow Knight: Silksong is a paid game on PC.

How much storage does Hollow Knight: Silksong need?

Hollow Knight: Silksong needs 8 GB of free space.

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