Can I Run Hollow Knight?
Team Cherry · 2017
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Can You Run Hollow Knight?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Hollow Knight’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Hollow Knight — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB) | GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300 | Intel Core i5-3470 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer | Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer |
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? →Hollow Knight is a demanding action game from 2017. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 85 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 38 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 161 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~34–42 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~75–95 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~145–175 FPS
Excellent
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Hollow Knight System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Hollow Knight, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer | Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300 | Intel Core i5-3470 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB) | GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB) |
| DirectX | Version 10 | Version 10 |
| Storage | 9 GB available space | 9 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer Processor: Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB) DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 9 GB available space
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer Processor: Intel Core i5-3470 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB) DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 9 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Hollow Knight — FAQ
Can I run Hollow Knight?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 85 FPS at 1080p in Hollow Knight. Budget GPUs get about 38 FPS and high-end GPUs around 161 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 Hollow Knight?+
Hollow Knight needs at least a Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300 processor, a GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB) graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 9 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer.
Can Hollow Knight run without a graphics card?+
No — Hollow Knight is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB)).
How much RAM does Hollow Knight need?+
Hollow Knight 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.