Can I Run Valheim on My PC / Laptop?
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Check if your PC can run Valheim
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Can I run Valheim on my PC?
Use the checker above to find out in seconds. Pick your graphics card and processor and it compares them against Valheim's official requirements. As a quick guide, you need at least a GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970 graphics card, a 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar processor, and 8 GB RAM of RAM to play at 1080p.
Can I run Valheim on my laptop?
Yes, if your laptop has a dedicated graphics card around a GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970 or better and 8 GB RAM 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.
To run Valheim you need at least a GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970 graphics card, a 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar processor, and 8 GB RAM. Use the checker above to see whether your PC or laptop clears the bar, then check the full requirements below.
Valheim system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar | i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz |
| Graphics card (GPU) | GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970 | GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Operating system | Windows 10 or later | Windows 10 or later |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 1 GB available space | 1 GB available space |
Storage: 1 GB available space
Can these graphics cards run Valheim?
| Graphics card | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GTX 1050 Ti | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| GTX 1650 | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| RX 570 | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| RX 580 | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| GTX 1060 6GB | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| GTX 1650 Super | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| GTX 1660 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| GTX 1660 Super | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RTX 3050 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| GTX 1660 Ti | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| 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. |
Can I run Valheim? Your questions answered
Pick your graphics card and processor in the checker above and it compares them to Valheim's requirements. As a guide, you need at least a GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970, a 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar, and 8 GB RAM.
The minimum is a 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar processor, a GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970 graphics card, and 8 GB RAM. The full minimum and recommended specs are in the table above.
For a smoother experience Valheim recommends a i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz processor, a GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580 graphics card, and 16 GB RAM.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 3050 is at or above Valheim's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes. The GTX 1650 clears Valheim's minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Yes, comfortably. The GTX 1060 6GB is at or above Valheim's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes. The RX 580 clears Valheim's minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 4060 is at or above Valheim's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 3060 is at or above Valheim's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 2060 is at or above Valheim's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The GTX 1660 is at or above Valheim's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The GTX 1660 Super is at or above Valheim's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The RX 6600 is at or above Valheim's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The GTX 1660 Ti is at or above Valheim's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 3060 Ti is at or above Valheim'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 Valheim's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes. The GTX 1050 Ti clears Valheim's minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 4070 is at or above Valheim's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
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