Can I Run Grim Dawn?
Crate Entertainment · 2016
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 64 FPS at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Grim Dawn averages 300+ FPS at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 139 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX averages 300+ FPS.
The publisher states no target settings for Grim Dawn, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~125–155 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Graphics card's limit
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 Grim Dawn
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 averages about 64 FPS at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("x86 compatible 3.2GHz or faster processor (Intel 4th generation core i-series or") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Grim Dawn, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
512 MB min · 1.5 GB rec
The minimum spec lists 512 MB of video memory and the recommended spec 1.5 GB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Grim Dawn
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Grim Dawn?
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Your PC
We could only check your RAM, and it meets Grim Dawn's minimum
We couldn't compare your graphics card or processor; compare them with the publisher's list below.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series or ATI Radeon X800 series or better | 1.5GB NVIDIA GeForce 500 series or ATI Radeon 6000 series or better |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | x86 compatible 2.3GHz or faster processor (Intel 2nd generation core i-series or equivalent) | x86 compatible 3.2GHz or faster processor (Intel 4th generation core i-series or better) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 6 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 | Windows 7 / 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 Grim Dawn, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 | Windows 7 / Windows 10 |
| Processor | x86 compatible 2.3GHz or faster processor (Intel 2nd generation core i-series or equivalent) | x86 compatible 3.2GHz or faster processor (Intel 4th generation core i-series or better) |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series or ATI Radeon X800 series or better | 1.5GB NVIDIA GeForce 500 series or ATI Radeon 6000 series or better |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 11 |
| Storage | 5 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 Processor: x86 compatible 2.3GHz or faster processor (Intel 2nd generation core i-series or equivalent) Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series or ATI Radeon X800 series or better DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 5 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible 16-bit sound card Additional Notes: 4GB of memory is required to host multiplayer games
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 / Windows 10 Processor: x86 compatible 3.2GHz or faster processor (Intel 4th generation core i-series or better) Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: 1.5GB NVIDIA GeForce 500 series or ATI Radeon 6000 series or better DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 5 GB available space
Source: Steam
Grim Dawn — FAQ
Can I run Grim Dawn?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 64 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 Grim Dawn?+
Grim Dawn needs at least a x86 compatible 2.3GHz or faster processor (Intel 2nd generation core i-series or equivalent) processor, a 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series or ATI Radeon X800 series or better graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, 5 GB available space of storage, running Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10.
Can Grim Dawn run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 64 FPS at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M averages about 101 FPS.
How much RAM does Grim Dawn need?+
Grim Dawn officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM, with 6 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.