Can I Run Kenshi?
Lo-Fi Games · 2018
A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors.
Can You Run Kenshi?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Kenshi’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Kenshi — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Pixel shader 5.0 capable card DirectX®:11 | — |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Dual-core 64-bit | Quad-core 64-bit |
| RAM | 16 GB | 6 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | 64-bit Windows | Windows 7 64-bit |
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? →Kenshi is a extremely demanding action game from 2018. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 74 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 33 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 141 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~30–36 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~65–80 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~125–155 FPS
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Kenshi System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Kenshi, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows | Windows 7 64-bit |
| Processor | Dual-core 64-bit | Quad-core 64-bit |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM DirectX®: 11 |
| Graphics | Pixel shader 5.0 capable card DirectX®:11 | — |
| Storage | 14GB HD space | 14GB HD space ** Recommended install to SSD for optimum performance |
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Minimum
OS:64-bit Windows Processor:Dual-core 64-bit Memory:6 GB RAM Graphics:Pixel shader 5.0 capable card DirectX®:11 Hard Drive:14GB HD space
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 64-bit Processor: Quad-core 64-bit Memory: 16 GB RAM DirectX®: 11 Hard Drive: 14GB HD space ** Recommended install to SSD for optimum performance
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Kenshi — FAQ
Can I run Kenshi?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 74 FPS at 1080p in Kenshi. Budget GPUs get about 33 FPS and high-end GPUs around 141 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 Kenshi?+
Kenshi needs at least a Dual-core 64-bit processor, a Pixel shader 5.0 capable card DirectX®:11 graphics card, 6GB of RAM, 14GB HD space of storage, running 64-bit Windows.
Can Kenshi run without a graphics card?+
No — Kenshi is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Pixel shader 5.0 capable card DirectX®:11).
How much RAM does Kenshi need?+
Kenshi officially requires a minimum of 6GB of RAM, with 16GB 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.