Can I Run Hades?
Supergiant Games · 2020
Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.
Can You Run Hades?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Hades’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Hades — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 1GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support | 2GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Dual Core 2.4 GHz | Dual Core 3.0 GHz+ |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 SP1 | Windows 7 SP1 |
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? →Hades is a extremely demanding action game from 2020. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 70 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 31 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 133 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~28–34 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~65–75 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~120–145 FPS
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Hades System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Hades, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 SP1 | Windows 7 SP1 |
| Processor | Dual Core 2.4 GHz | Dual Core 3.0 GHz+ |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support | 2GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support |
| Storage | 15 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 7 SP1 Processor: Dual Core 2.4 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support Storage: 15 GB available space
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 SP1 Processor: Dual Core 3.0 GHz+ Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 2GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support Storage: 20 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Hades — FAQ
Can I run Hades?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 70 FPS at 1080p in Hades. Budget GPUs get about 31 FPS and high-end GPUs around 133 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 Hades?+
Hades needs at least a Dual Core 2.4 GHz processor, a 1GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 15 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 SP1.
Can Hades run without a graphics card?+
No — Hades is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 1GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support).
How much RAM does Hades need?+
Hades officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 8GB 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.