Can I Run ELEX?
Piranha Bytes · 2017
Our verdict
Runs well on any recent graphics card
A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 57 FPS at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, ELEX averages about 146 FPS at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 57 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX averages 300+ FPS.
The publisher states no target settings for ELEX, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~50–65 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~130–160 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Graphics card's limit
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
300+ FPS: This is the graphics card's limit. The game's own frame cap or your CPU will often set the real number.
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Check My PC →What limits performance in ELEX
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit on most PCs
Even a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 57 FPS at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
ELEX recommends an FX-8350 or equivalent; a Ryzen 5 3600 or anything faster clears that. We have no measured processor limit for ELEX, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
2 GB min · 3 GB rec
The minimum spec lists 2 GB of video memory and the recommended spec 3 GB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in ELEX
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
- 2On integrated graphics, lower the resolution or render scale first. Intel Iris Xe averages about 26 FPS at 1080p.
Can I run ELEX on my graphics card?
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Can You Run ELEX?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against ELEX’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run ELEX — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB, AMD Radeon 7850 2GB | NVIDIA GTX 1060 3GB, AMD RX 480 4GB |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5 3570, AMD FX-6350 | Intel Core i7-4790, AMD FX-8350 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 | 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 |
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.
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for ELEX, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 | 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 3570, AMD FX-6350 | Intel Core i7-4790, AMD FX-8350 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB, AMD Radeon 7850 2GB | NVIDIA GTX 1060 3GB, AMD RX 480 4GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 35 GB available space | 35 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5 3570, AMD FX-6350 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB, AMD Radeon 7850 2GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 35 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible Sound card
Recommended
OS *: 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i7-4790, AMD FX-8350 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 3GB, AMD RX 480 4GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 35 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible Sound card
Source: Steam
ELEX — FAQ
Can I run ELEX?+
Runs well on any recent graphics card. A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 57 FPS 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 ELEX?+
ELEX needs at least a Intel Core i5 3570, AMD FX-6350 processor, a NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB, AMD Radeon 7850 2GB graphics card, 8 GB of RAM, 35 GB available space of storage, running 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10.
Can ELEX run without a graphics card?+
Only on the strongest integrated graphics: AMD's Radeon 780M averages about 42 FPS at 1080p, while Iris Xe averages about 26 FPS. A budget dedicated card is the safer choice.
How much RAM does ELEX need?+
ELEX officially requires a minimum of 8 GB of RAM, with 16 GB 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.