Can I run Elden Ring?
Official Elden Ring system requirements, player reports on Elden Ring performance, and a check against your GPU and CPU.
Official system requirements
Published on the Steam store page by the developer. This is that text, not a benchmark.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- INTEL CORE I5-8400 or AMD RYZEN 3 3300X
- Memory
- 12 GB RAM
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB or AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GB
- DirectX
- Version 12
- Storage
- 60 GB available space
- Sound
- Windows Compatible Audio Device
- Notes
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10/11
- Processor
- INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB
- DirectX
- Version 12
- Storage
- 60 GB available space
- Sound
- Windows Compatible Audio Device
- Notes
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
What players say about performance
The game generally runs well for many players, with some experiencing stuttering issues and performance hiccups, especially in open areas.
Drawn from 24 reviews that mention performance.
Common problems
- Persistent stuttering and FPS drops, especially in open areas
- Performance issues that have been present since launch
- Stutter and framerate inconsistency even on high-end rigs
- Occasional crashes and slowdowns in open world and during boss fights
What runs it well
- Game is well optimized and run smoothly for some players, especially with certain graphics settings adjustments
- Many players report that disabling certain effects like DoF and Motion Blur improves performance
- Playing on high-performance graphics settings or limiting FPS helps with stability
- Optimizing graphics settings and updating drivers can improve gameplay experience
Check your PC
Pick a GPU and a CPU. The result compares their class with the parts named in the official requirements. It is not an FPS estimate.