PC requirements check

Can My PC Run Terraria?

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

Min. GPU: 128mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+
Min. CPU: 2.0 Ghz
Min. RAM: 2.5GB
Storage: 200MB

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Can your PC run Terraria?

Pick your hardware and we compare it with the official Terraria 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 Terraria PC requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows (64-bit)	Windows (64-bit)
CPU	2.0 Ghz	Dual Core 3.0 Ghz
RAM	2.5GB	4GB
GPU	128mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+	256mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+
Storage	200MB	200MB

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

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Terraria system requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system	Windows (64-bit)	Windows (64-bit)
Processor	2.0 Ghz	Dual Core 3.0 Ghz
Memory	2.5GB	4GB
Graphics card	128mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+	256mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+
Storage	200MB	200MB

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

What graphics card and processor do you need for Terraria?

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: 3 GB

RecommendedMedium – High settings, 1080p

Graphics card: —
Processor: Pentium G4560 / G5400, i3-6100 / 7100, Ryzen 3 1200
RAM: 4 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 Terraria?

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

Terraria PC requirements: FAQ

What are the minimum PC requirements for Terraria?

Terraria needs at least Windows (64-bit), a 2.0 Ghz processor, 2.5GB of RAM, a 128mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+ graphics card and 200MB of storage.

What PC do you need to run Terraria well?

For smooth gameplay the recommended specs are a Dual Core 3.0 Ghz processor, 4GB of RAM and a 256mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+ graphics card.

Can I run Terraria with 8 GB of RAM?

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

Can a GTX 1650 run Terraria?

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

Is Terraria free to play on PC?

No, Terraria is a paid game on PC.

How much storage does Terraria need?

Terraria needs 200MB of free space.