Can I Run Dust: An Elysian Tail?
Humble Hearts LLC · 2013
Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.
Can You Run Dust: An Elysian Tail?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Dust: An Elysian Tail’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Dust: An Elysian Tail — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | DirectX 10 compatible video card with shader model 3.0 support Direct X®: 10, Windows Media Player | NVIDIA® 9600GT or ATI Radeon™ HD 5000+ or better Direct X®: 10, Windows Media Player |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8Ghz or equivalent | Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows Vista | Windows 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? →Dust: An Elysian Tail is a demanding action game from 2013. 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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Dust: An Elysian Tail System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Dust: An Elysian Tail, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista | Windows 7 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8Ghz or equivalent | Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 10 compatible video card with shader model 3.0 support Direct X®: 10, Windows Media Player | NVIDIA® 9600GT or ATI Radeon™ HD 5000+ or better Direct X®: 10, Windows Media Player |
| Storage | 1.5 GB HD space Sound: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers Input: Keyboard | 1.5 GB HD space Sound: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers Input: Mouse and Keyboard or XInput-compatible Gamepad |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows Vista Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8Ghz or equivalent Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 10 compatible video card with shader model 3.0 support Direct X®: 10, Windows Media Player Hard Disk Space: 1.5 GB HD space Sound: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers Input: Keyboard
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® 9600GT or ATI Radeon™ HD 5000+ or better Direct X®: 10, Windows Media Player Hard Disk Space: 1.5 GB HD space Sound: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers Input: Mouse and Keyboard or XInput-compatible Gamepad
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Dust: An Elysian Tail — FAQ
Can I run Dust: An Elysian Tail?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 81 FPS at 1080p in Dust: An Elysian Tail. 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 Dust: An Elysian Tail?+
Dust: An Elysian Tail needs at least a Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8Ghz or equivalent processor, a DirectX 10 compatible video card with shader model 3.0 support Direct X®: 10, Windows Media Player graphics card, 1GB of RAM, 1.5 GB HD space Sound: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers Input: Keyboard of storage, running Windows Vista.
Can Dust: An Elysian Tail run without a graphics card?+
No — Dust: An Elysian Tail is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: DirectX 10 compatible video card with shader model 3.0 support Direct X®: 10, Windows Media Player).
How much RAM does Dust: An Elysian Tail need?+
Dust: An Elysian Tail 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.