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Can My PC Run Valheim?

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

Min. GPU
GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970
Min. CPU
2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar
Min. RAM
8 GB
Storage
1 GB
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Official Valheim PC requirements
MinimumRecommended
OSWindows 10 or laterWindows 10 or later
CPU2.6 GHz Quad Core or similari5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz
RAM8 GB16 GB
GPUGeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580
Storage1 GB1 GB

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

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Valheim system requirements

MinimumRecommended
Operating systemWindows 10 or laterWindows 10 or later
Processor2.6 GHz Quad Core or similari5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz
Memory8 GB16 GB
Graphics cardGeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580
Storage1 GB1 GB

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

What graphics card and processor do you need for Valheim?

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
GTX 950, GTX 760 / 770 / 780, Arc A380, GTX 1050 Ti
Processor
Pentium G4560 / G5400, i3-6100 / 7100, Ryzen 3 1200
RAM
8 GB
RecommendedMedium – High settings, 1080p
Graphics card
GTX 1060 3GB, GTX 1650 Super, GTX 970, RX 570
Processor
i7-2600 / 3770, i3-8100 / 9100, i5-4460 / 4690K
RAM
16 GB
HighHigh – Max settings, 1080p / 1440p
Graphics card
RTX 2060 / 2060 Super, RX 5600 XT, Arc A580, GTX 1080 / 1080 Ti
Processor
i3-10100, Ryzen 5 1600, Ryzen 5 3400G
RAM
16 GB

Can my graphics card run Valheim?

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

  • GTX 1050 TiYesLow – Medium
  • GTX 1650YesLow – Medium
  • GTX 1060 6GBYesMedium – High
  • GTX 1660 SuperYesMedium – High
  • RX 580YesMedium – High
  • RTX 3050YesMedium – High
  • RTX 3060YesHigh – Max
  • RTX 4060YesHigh – Max
  • Intel Iris Xe (11th gen+)NoNot playable

Valheim PC requirements: FAQ

What are the minimum PC requirements for Valheim?

Valheim needs at least Windows 10 or later, a 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar processor, 8 GB of RAM, a GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970 graphics card and 1 GB of storage.

What PC do you need to run Valheim well?

For smooth gameplay the recommended specs are a i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz processor, 16 GB of RAM and a GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580 graphics card.

Can I run Valheim with 8 GB of RAM?

Yes. 8 GB of RAM meets the minimum for Valheim, but 16 GB is recommended for the smoothest experience.

Can a GTX 1650 run Valheim?

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

Is Valheim free to play on PC?

No, Valheim is a paid game on PC.

How much storage does Valheim need?

Valheim needs 1 GB of free space.

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