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Can I Run Don't Starve Together?

Klei Entertainment · 2016

Our verdict

Runs on almost any PC

Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.

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Estimated FPS at 1080p

GAMERSPECS ESTIMATE

On a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Don't Starve Together runs easily at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT runs easily, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX runs easily.

The publisher states no target settings for Don't Starve Together, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

120+ FPS

Light game

High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native

Great

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

300+ FPS

Light game

High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native

Excellent

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

300+ FPS

Light game

High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native

Excellent

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What limits performance in Don't Starve Together

The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.

Graphics card (GPU)

Not a limit

Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.

Processor (CPU)

No measured limit

We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("1.7+ GHz or better") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Don't Starve Together, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.

Video memory (VRAM)

256 MB (min. spec)

The minimum spec lists 256 MB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.

Settings to lower first in Don't Starve Together

  1. 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.

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ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060Radeon HD5450 or better; 256 MB or higherNot listed
CPUCore i5-134001.7+ GHz or betterNot listed
RAM16 GB1 GBNot listed
OSWindows 11Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8Not listed

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Don't Starve Together System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Don't Starve Together, component by component.

ComponentMinimum
OSWindows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8
Processor1.7+ GHz or better
Memory1 GB RAM
GraphicsRadeon HD5450 or better; 256 MB or higher
DirectXVersion 9.0c
Storage3 GB available space

The publisher lists no recommended specs.

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Minimum

OS *: Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 Processor: 1.7+ GHz or better Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon HD5450 or better; 256 MB or higher DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 3 GB available space Sound Card: 100% DirectX9.0c compatible sound card and drivers

Source: Steam

Don't Starve Together — FAQ

Can I run Don't Starve Together?+

Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p. 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 Don't Starve Together?+

Don't Starve Together needs at least a 1.7+ GHz or better processor, a Radeon HD5450 or better; 256 MB or higher graphics card, 1 GB of RAM, 3 GB available space of storage, running Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8.

Can Don't Starve Together run without a graphics card?+

Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M runs easily.

How much RAM does Don't Starve Together need?+

Don't Starve Together officially requires a minimum of 1 GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.

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