PC requirements check

Can My PC Run Stardew Valley?

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

Min. GPU: 256 mb video memory, shader model 3.0+
Min. CPU: 2 Ghz
Min. RAM: 2 GB
Storage: 500 MB

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Can your PC run Stardew Valley?

Pick your hardware and we compare it with the official Stardew Valley requirements.

Graphics card (GPU)Processor (CPU)Memory (RAM)Operating system

Not sure? Press Win + R, type dxdiag and press Enter to see your CPU, RAM and GPU.

Official Stardew Valley PC requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows Vista or greater	Windows Vista or greater
CPU	2 Ghz	2 Ghz
RAM	2 GB	2 GB
GPU	256 mb video memory, shader model 3.0+	256 mb video memory, shader model 3.0+
Storage	500 MB	500 MB

Source: official Stardew Valley website. Results are estimates based on relative hardware performance.

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Stardew Valley system requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system	Windows Vista or greater	Windows Vista or greater
Processor	2 Ghz	2 Ghz
Memory	2 GB	2 GB
Graphics card	256 mb video memory, shader model 3.0+	256 mb video memory, shader model 3.0+
Storage	500 MB	500 MB

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

What graphics card and processor do you need for Stardew Valley?

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: —
Processor: i3-4130 / 4160, Pentium G4560 / G5400
RAM: 2 GB

RecommendedMedium – High settings, 1080p

Graphics card: —
Processor: Pentium G4560 / G5400, i3-6100 / 7100, Ryzen 3 1200
RAM: 2 GB

HighHigh – Max settings, 1080p / 1440p

Graphics card: GTX 960, GTX 1650, RX 6500 XT, R9 380 / 280X / 390
Processor: i3-8100 / 9100, i5-4460 / 4690K, Ryzen 3 3200G / 2200G
RAM: 16 GB

Can my graphics card run Stardew Valley?

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

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

Stardew Valley PC requirements: FAQ

What are the minimum PC requirements for Stardew Valley?

Stardew Valley needs at least Windows Vista or greater, a 2 Ghz processor, 2 GB of RAM, a 256 mb video memory, shader model 3.0+ graphics card and 500 MB of storage.

What PC do you need to run Stardew Valley well?

For smooth gameplay the recommended specs are a 2 Ghz processor, 2 GB of RAM and a 256 mb video memory, shader model 3.0+ graphics card.

Can I run Stardew Valley with 8 GB of RAM?

Yes. 8 GB of RAM meets the minimum for Stardew Valley and even the recommended specs.

Can a GTX 1650 run Stardew Valley?

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

Is Stardew Valley free to play on PC?

No, Stardew Valley is a paid game on PC.

How much storage does Stardew Valley need?

Stardew Valley needs 500 MB of free space.