Can I Run ARK: Survival Evolved?
Studio Wildcard · 2017
Stranded on the shores of a mysterious island, you must learn to survive. Use your cunning to kill or tame the primeval creatures roaming the land, and encounter other players to survive, dominate... and escape!
Can You Run ARK: Survival Evolved?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against ARK: Survival Evolved’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run ARK: Survival Evolved — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better | NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better | Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) |
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 Evolved is a demanding action game from 2017. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 76 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 34 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 144 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~30–38 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~70–85 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~130–160 FPS
Excellent
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ARK: Survival Evolved System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for ARK: Survival Evolved, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better |
| DirectX | Version 10 |
| Storage | 60 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) Processor: Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 60 GB available space Additional Notes: Requires broadband internet connection for multiplayer
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
ARK: Survival Evolved — FAQ
Can I run ARK: Survival Evolved?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 76 FPS at 1080p in ARK: Survival Evolved. Budget GPUs get about 34 FPS and high-end GPUs around 144 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 Evolved?+
ARK: Survival Evolved needs at least a Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better processor, a NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 60 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions).
Can ARK: Survival Evolved run without a graphics card?+
No — ARK: Survival Evolved is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better).
How much RAM does ARK: Survival Evolved need?+
ARK: Survival Evolved officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM. 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.