Can I Run Knights and Merchants?
Topware Interactive · 2013
KNIGHTS and MERCHANTS recreates the era of the Middle Ages. Apart from the purely fictitious geography of our world, all game elements and scenes are based on the Anglo-Saxon period, 1200 A.D. And we haven't used imaginary elements like fabled creatures, either.
Can You Run Knights and Merchants?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Knights and Merchants’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Knights and Merchants — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 3D graphics card with DirectX 9.0c support | 3D graphics card with DirectX 9.0c support |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel or AMD Singlecore CPU | Intel or AMD Singlecore CPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | — | 1 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 | Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 |
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? →Knights and Merchants is a moderately demanding simulation game from 2013. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 103 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 47 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 197 FPS. Most gaming PCs from the last several years should handle it comfortably.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~42–52 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~95–115 FPS
Great
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~175–215 FPS
Excellent
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Knights and Merchants System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Knights and Merchants, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 | Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 |
| Processor | Intel or AMD Singlecore CPU | Intel or AMD Singlecore CPU |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 3D graphics card with DirectX 9.0c support | 3D graphics card with DirectX 9.0c support |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 500 MB available space | 500 MB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 Processor: Intel or AMD Singlecore CPU Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: 3D graphics card with DirectX 9.0c support DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 500 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible Stereo Soundcard Additional Notes: Keyboard, Mouse
Recommended
OS *: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 Processor: Intel or AMD Singlecore CPU Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: 3D graphics card with DirectX 9.0c support DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 500 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible Stereo Soundcard Additional Notes: Keyboard, Mouse
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Knights and Merchants — FAQ
Can I run Knights and Merchants?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 103 FPS at 1080p in Knights and Merchants. Budget GPUs get about 47 FPS and high-end GPUs around 197 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 Knights and Merchants?+
Knights and Merchants needs at least a Intel or AMD Singlecore CPU processor, a 3D graphics card with DirectX 9.0c support graphics card, 500 MB available space of storage, running Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8.
Can Knights and Merchants run without a graphics card?+
No — Knights and Merchants is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 3D graphics card with DirectX 9.0c support).
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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.