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Can I Run Dungeon Defenders?

Chromatic Games · 2011

Create a hero from one of four classes to save Etheria in this 4-player coop Tower Defense Action-RPG. Includes Steam exclusive Portal gun & TF2 familiars!

Can You Run Dungeon Defenders?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Dungeon Defenders’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run Dungeon Defenders — and then some

Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060Graphics Card with Shader Model 3 support, 256 MB video memory DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: DirectSound-compatible sound deviceGraphics Card with Shader Model 3 support, 512 MB video memory DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: DirectSound-compatible sound device Additional:
CPUCore i5-134001 Ghz Dual-Core CPU2Ghz Dual-Core CPU
RAM16 GB1 GB2 GB
OSWindows 11Windows XPWindows 7

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? →

Dungeon Defenders is a demanding action game from 2011. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 81 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 154 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

~32–40 FPS

Low Performance

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

~75–90 FPS

Playable

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

~140–170 FPS

Excellent

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Dungeon Defenders System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Dungeon Defenders, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows XPWindows 7
Processor1 Ghz Dual-Core CPU2Ghz Dual-Core CPU
Memory1 GB RAM2GB RAM
GraphicsGraphics Card with Shader Model 3 support, 256 MB video memory DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: DirectSound-compatible sound deviceGraphics Card with Shader Model 3 support, 512 MB video memory DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: DirectSound-compatible sound device Additional:
Storage2GB2GB
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Minimum

OS *: Windows XP Processor: 1 Ghz Dual-Core CPU Memory: 1 GB RAM Hard Disk Space: 2GB Video Card: Graphics Card with Shader Model 3 support, 256 MB video memory DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: DirectSound-compatible sound device

Recommended

OS *: Windows 7 Processor: 2Ghz Dual-Core CPU Memory: 2GB RAM Hard Disk Space: 2GB Video Card: Graphics Card with Shader Model 3 support, 512 MB video memory DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: DirectSound-compatible sound device Additional:

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

Dungeon Defenders — FAQ

Can I run Dungeon Defenders?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 81 FPS at 1080p in Dungeon Defenders. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 154 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 Dungeon Defenders?+

Dungeon Defenders needs at least a 1 Ghz Dual-Core CPU processor, a Graphics Card with Shader Model 3 support, 256 MB video memory DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: DirectSound-compatible sound device graphics card, 1GB of RAM, 2GB of storage, running Windows XP.

Can Dungeon Defenders run without a graphics card?+

No — Dungeon Defenders is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Graphics Card with Shader Model 3 support, 256 MB video memory DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: DirectSound-compatible sound device).

How much RAM does Dungeon Defenders need?+

Dungeon Defenders officially requires a minimum of 1GB of RAM, with 2GB 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.