Can I Run Hyper Light Drifter?
Heart Machine · 2016
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, Hyper Light Drifter 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 Hyper Light Drifter, 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
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Hyper Light Drifter
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 ("1.2 ghz") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Hyper Light Drifter, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
512 MB (min. spec)
The minimum spec lists 512 MB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Hyper Light Drifter
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Hyper Light Drifter?
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Your PC
We could only check your RAM, and it meets Hyper Light Drifter'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 | 512 mb video memory | Not listed |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 1.2 ghz | Not listed |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | Not listed |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 and above | Not listed |
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Hyper Light Drifter, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 and above |
| Processor | 1.2 ghz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 512 mb video memory |
| DirectX | Version 10 |
| Storage | 2 GB available space |
The publisher lists no recommended specs.
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 7 and above Processor: 1.2 ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 512 mb video memory DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 2 GB available space
Source: Steam
Hyper Light Drifter — FAQ
Can I run Hyper Light Drifter?+
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 Hyper Light Drifter?+
Hyper Light Drifter needs at least a 1.2 ghz processor, a 512 mb video memory graphics card, 4 GB of RAM, 2 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 and above.
Can Hyper Light Drifter 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 Hyper Light Drifter need?+
Hyper Light Drifter officially requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM. 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.