Can I Run Elden Ring on My PC / Laptop?
FromSoftware's open-world action RPG. Modest on paper, but it caps at 60 fps and is known for stutter.
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Can I run Elden Ring on my PC?
Use the checker above to find out in seconds. Pick your graphics card and processor and it compares them against Elden Ring's official requirements. As a quick guide, you need at least a GTX 1060 3GB / RX 580 4GB graphics card, a Core i5-8400 / Ryzen 3 3300X processor, and 12 GB of RAM to play at 1080p.
Can I run Elden Ring on my laptop?
Yes, if your laptop has a dedicated graphics card around a GTX 1060 3GB / RX 580 4GB or better and 12 GB of RAM. Laptops with only integrated graphics usually fall short. Enter your laptop's GPU in the tool above to check. Keep in mind that the laptop version of a card runs a little slower than the desktop card of the same name, and heat can lower sustained frame rates.
Elden Ring is not a heavy game to run, but it has two quirks people search for constantly: it caps at 60 fps by default, and it stutters even on strong PCs. Neither is about your graphics card being weak. Both come from the game engine.
For the specs, a GTX 1060 or better at 1080p will hold a playable frame rate, and the recommended tier is a GTX 1070 class card for a locked 60. The bigger requirement is 12GB of RAM as a minimum, which is unusually high, so 8GB genuinely fails. The checker above tells you where your PC stands, and the sections below explain the 60 fps cap and the stutter, which competitors tend to skip.
Elden Ring system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Core i5-8400 / Ryzen 3 3300X | Core i7-8700K / Ryzen 5 3600X |
| Graphics card (GPU) | GTX 1060 3GB / RX 580 4GB | GTX 1070 8GB / RX Vega 56 8GB |
| Memory (RAM) | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Operating system | Windows 10/11 64-bit | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Storage | 60 GB | 60 GB |
Storage: 60 GB for the base game, around 80 GB with the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion.
Elden Ring FPS by graphics card
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1060 6GB | ~50-60 | — | — | Low to medium settings. Dips to 45-55 in open fields. |
| GTX 1660 / 1660 Ti | ~70-73 | — | — | Comfortable locked 60 at high settings. |
| RTX 3060 | ~78 | ~60 (medium) | — | Solid 60 at high 1080p. |
| RTX 4060 | ~89 | — | — | Easy locked 60 maxed at 1080p. |
| RTX 4070 | ~112 | maxed easily | — | More than enough for the 60 cap. |
These are uncapped benchmark numbers at 1080p. Because Elden Ring locks to 60 fps, anything around 70+ uncapped means a steady 60 in practice. Figures vary by scene and CPU by roughly 10 percent.
Can these graphics cards run Elden Ring?
| Graphics card | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GTX 1050 Ti | Below minimum | Below the minimum. Expect very low settings and low frame rates. |
| GTX 1650 | Below minimum | Below the minimum. Expect very low settings and low frame rates. |
| RX 570 | Below minimum | Below the minimum. Expect very low settings and low frame rates. |
| RX 580 | Below minimum | Below the minimum. Expect very low settings and low frame rates. |
| GTX 1060 6GB | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| GTX 1650 Super | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| GTX 1660 | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| GTX 1660 Super | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| RTX 3050 | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| GTX 1660 Ti | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| RX 6600 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RTX 2060 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RTX 4050 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| Arc A750 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RTX 3060 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RX 6600 XT | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RX 7600 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RX 6700 XT | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RTX 4060 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RTX 3060 Ti | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RTX 3070 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RTX 4070 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
The 60 fps cap
Elden Ring ships locked at 60 fps. This is a deliberate choice by FromSoftware, not a limit of your hardware. Newer patches added an in-menu option to unlock it, and free tools like Special K or the framerate-unlock mods on Nexus can push it to 120.
One warning: the engine was built around 60 fps, so unlocking it can add screen tearing and the odd physics quirk. If you play online, use unlock tools offline only, since the anti-cheat can flag them.
Why Elden Ring stutters, and how to fix it
The stutter is separate from the frame cap. It comes from the game compiling shaders the first time you see new effects, from streaming the open world as you ride across it, and from Windows throttling your CPU between frames on the Balanced power plan.
The single biggest fix is switching Windows to the High Performance or Ultimate Performance power plan. After that, turn on your RAM's XMP or EXPO profile so it runs at full speed, play in borderless windowed mode, and close background apps like browsers, Discord overlay, and hardware monitors. The first hour after a patch or a fresh install is always the worst as shaders compile, then it settles.
The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion
The DLC does not change the CPU, GPU, or RAM requirements at all. It uses the same specs as the base game. The only difference is storage, which rises to around 80GB total. Some players did report extra stutter at the DLC's launch even on rigs that ran the base game fine, so make sure your drivers are current.
Can I run Elden Ring? Your questions answered
Yes. At 1080p on low to medium settings it holds around 50 to 60 fps, with dips in wide open areas. The 6GB version is smoother than the 3GB one.
Yes, by default. Newer patches let you unlock it in the menu, and free tools like Special K or Nexus mods can push it higher. The engine was built for 60, so unlocking can add tearing.
It is an engine issue, not your GPU. Shaders compile the first time you see new effects, the open world streams as you move, and the Windows Balanced power plan throttles your CPU. Switching to High Performance power mode is the biggest single fix.
No. The minimum is 12GB, which is high for a game like this, and 16GB is recommended. On 8GB you get stutter and crashes.
No. The DLC uses the exact same CPU, GPU, and RAM requirements as the base game. Only the storage goes up, to around 80GB total.
It is not strictly required and it runs on a hard drive, but an SSD is strongly recommended. It cuts load times and helps the streaming stutter.
About 60GB for the base game and around 80GB with the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion installed.
A GTX 1660 or RTX 3060 or better holds a steady 60 at high settings. The minimum GTX 1060 gets there too but dips in open areas.
Yes, with an RTX 3060 at medium, or a 3060 Ti or RTX 4060 and up for high settings.
Yes, if it has a GTX 1060 class dedicated GPU or better, 16GB of RAM, and ideally an SSD. Integrated graphics will not manage it.
No. Intel and AMD integrated chips fall below the GTX 1060 minimum.
That is the open-world streaming stutter. Fix it with the High Performance power plan, your RAM's XMP or EXPO profile enabled, and background apps closed.
Yes. The RTX 3050 clears Elden Ring's minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Not really. The GTX 1650 sits below Elden Ring's minimum graphics card, so you would be on very low settings and low frame rates, if it runs at all.
Yes. The GTX 1060 6GB clears Elden Ring's minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate. Around 50 to 60 fps at 1080p low to medium, with dips in open areas.
Not really. The RX 580 sits below Elden Ring's minimum graphics card, so you would be on very low settings and low frame rates, if it runs at all.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 4060 is at or above Elden Ring's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic. Around 89 fps, an easy locked 60 maxed at 1080p.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 3060 is at or above Elden Ring's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic. About 78 fps uncapped, which means a locked 60 at 1080p High.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 2060 is at or above Elden Ring's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes. The GTX 1660 clears Elden Ring's minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate. Around 70 fps, a comfortable locked 60.
Yes. The GTX 1660 Super clears Elden Ring's minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Yes, comfortably. The RX 6600 is at or above Elden Ring's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes. The GTX 1660 Ti clears Elden Ring's minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 3060 Ti is at or above Elden Ring's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 4050 is at or above Elden Ring's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Not really. The GTX 1050 Ti sits below Elden Ring's minimum graphics card, so you would be on very low settings and low frame rates, if it runs at all.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 4070 is at or above Elden Ring's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
There is no native Mac version, so a MacBook cannot run Elden Ring on its own. On a Mac you would need cloud streaming or a Windows compatibility layer, both unofficial. A Windows PC is the reliable way to play.
No. Intel and AMD integrated graphics fall below the GTX 1060 minimum, so you need a dedicated graphics card.
Yes. Elden Ring is Steam Deck Verified and runs well on both handhelds at a steady frame rate. The 60 fps cap and the occasional traversal stutter still apply.
An RTX 3060 handles 1440p at medium to high for the 60 fps cap. Because the game locks at 60, even 4K only needs a mid-range card like an RTX 3060 Ti or RTX 4060 at high settings.
A GTX 1660 or RTX 3060 or better holds a steady 60 at 1080p high. The minimum GTX 1060 reaches 60 in most areas but dips in the open world.
Yes. 16GB is the recommended amount and plenty. The 12GB minimum is the floor, so 16GB gives comfortable headroom.
Not strictly. It runs from a hard drive, but an SSD is strongly recommended for load times and to reduce the streaming stutter.
A modern Core i3 or Ryzen 3 can manage it, since the game leans on the GPU and streaming more than the CPU. The official minimum is an i5-8400 or Ryzen 3 3300X, and a weak CPU worsens the stutter.
Yes to both. It holds up well on PS4 and runs at 60 fps on PS5. This page covers the PC version.
Usually it is the engine stutter rather than weak hardware. Switch Windows to the High Performance power plan, enable your RAM's XMP or EXPO profile, and close background apps. Make sure you have at least 12GB of RAM and a GTX 1060 class GPU.
Yes. Elden Ring runs on Xbox Series X and S, as well as Xbox One. This page covers the PC version.
Yes, at the minimum of a GTX 1060, an i5-8400 and 12GB of RAM, at 1080p low to medium. The 60 fps cap actually helps low-end PCs, since you do not need a powerful card to reach it.
No. There is no Switch version of Elden Ring. It is on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. This page covers the PC version.
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