Can I Run ARK: Survival Ascended?
Studio Wildcard · 2023
ARK is reimagined from the ground-up into the next-generation of video game technology with Unreal Engine 5! Form a tribe, tame & breed hundreds of unique dinosaurs and primeval creatures, explore, craft, build, and fight your way to the top of the food-chain. Your new world awaits!
Can You Run ARK: Survival Ascended?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against ARK: Survival Ascended’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
Yes — you can run ARK: Survival Ascended
You meet the minimum requirements. See below how you stack up against recommended.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 1080 | AMD Radeon RX 6800, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel i5-10600K |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10/11 with updates | Windows 10/11 with updates |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →ARK: Survival Ascended is a extremely demanding action game from 2023. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 65 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 29 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 123 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~26–32 FPS
Not Recommended
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~60–70 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~110–135 FPS
Great
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ARK: Survival Ascended System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for ARK: Survival Ascended, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10/11 with updates | Windows 10/11 with updates |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel i5-10600K |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 32 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 1080 | AMD Radeon RX 6800, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 180 GB available space | 180 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS: Windows 10/11 with updates Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 1080 DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 180 GB available space Additional Notes: SSD Required
Recommended
OS: Windows 10/11 with updates Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel i5-10600K Memory: 32 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6800, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 180 GB available space Additional Notes: SSD Required
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
ARK: Survival Ascended — FAQ
Can I run ARK: Survival Ascended?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 65 FPS at 1080p in ARK: Survival Ascended. Budget GPUs get about 29 FPS and high-end GPUs around 123 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for ARK: Survival Ascended?+
ARK: Survival Ascended needs at least a AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K processor, a AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 1080 graphics card, 16GB of RAM, 180 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10/11 with updates.
Can ARK: Survival Ascended run without a graphics card?+
No — ARK: Survival Ascended is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 1080).
How much RAM does ARK: Survival Ascended need?+
ARK: Survival Ascended officially requires a minimum of 16GB of RAM, with 32GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.