Can I Run Knights and Merchants?
Topware Interactive · 2013
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, Knights and Merchants 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 Knights and Merchants, 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 Knights and Merchants
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 ("Intel or AMD Singlecore CPU") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Knights and Merchants, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
Not stated
The publisher doesn't state a video memory requirement, so we don't estimate one.
Settings to lower first in Knights and Merchants
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Knights and Merchants?
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Your PC
We could only check your RAM, and it meets Knights and Merchants'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 | 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 | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 | Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 |
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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
Source: Steam
Knights and Merchants — FAQ
Can I run Knights and Merchants?+
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 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, 512 MB of RAM, 500 MB available space of storage, running Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8.
Can Knights and Merchants 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 Knights and Merchants need?+
Knights and Merchants officially requires a minimum of 512 MB of RAM, with 1 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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