Can I Run Dwarf Fortress?
Bay 12 Games · 2022
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Dwarf Fortress 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 Dwarf Fortress, 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
Want your exact FPS? Enter your CPU, GPU and resolution.
Check My PC →What limits performance in Dwarf Fortress
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 ("Dual Core CPU - 4GHz+") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Dwarf Fortress, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
1 GB (min. spec)
The minimum spec lists 1 GB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Dwarf Fortress
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Can I run Dwarf Fortress on my graphics card?
Pick your GPU for a straight yes-or-no, an FPS estimate at every resolution, and the settings to run.
Check your GPU against Dwarf Fortress
Pick your graphics card to see the verdict and estimated frame rates.
Can You Run Dwarf Fortress?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Dwarf Fortress’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
Yes — you can run Dwarf Fortress
You meet the minimum requirements. We can't compare the recommended graphics card or processor with your PC.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 1GB of VRAM: Intel HD 3000 GPU / AMD HD 5450 / Nvidia 9400 GT | — |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Dual Core CPU - 2.4GHz+ | Dual Core CPU - 4GHz+ |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | XP SP3 or later | — |
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.
Join the squadNot sure? Ask our community.Join our Discord →Dwarf Fortress System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Dwarf Fortress, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | XP SP3 or later | — |
| Processor | Dual Core CPU - 2.4GHz+ | Dual Core CPU - 4GHz+ |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1GB of VRAM: Intel HD 3000 GPU / AMD HD 5450 / Nvidia 9400 GT | — |
| Storage | 500 MB available space | 500 MB available space |
Show the full Steam listingHide the full Steam listing
Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: XP SP3 or later Processor: Dual Core CPU - 2.4GHz+ Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1GB of VRAM: Intel HD 3000 GPU / AMD HD 5450 / Nvidia 9400 GT Storage: 500 MB available space Additional Notes: Requires 64 bit processor and operating system
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system Processor: Dual Core CPU - 4GHz+ Memory: 4 GB RAM Storage: 500 MB available space
Source: Steam
Dwarf Fortress — FAQ
Can I run Dwarf Fortress?+
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 Dwarf Fortress?+
Dwarf Fortress needs at least a Dual Core CPU - 2.4GHz+ processor, a 1GB of VRAM: Intel HD 3000 GPU / AMD HD 5450 / Nvidia 9400 GT graphics card, 4 GB of RAM, 500 MB available space of storage, running XP SP3 or later.
Can Dwarf Fortress 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 Dwarf Fortress need?+
Dwarf Fortress officially requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
More games to check
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.