Can I Run Path of Exile?
Grinding Gear Games · 2013
You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world.
Can You Run Path of Exile?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Path of Exile’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Path of Exile — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 650 Ti or ATI Radeon™ HD 7850 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti or ATI Radeon™ RX560 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Quad core 2.6GHz x86-compatible | Quad core 3.2GHz x64-compatible |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
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? →Path of Exile is a demanding action game from 2013. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 81 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 154 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–40 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~75–90 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~140–170 FPS
Excellent
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Path of Exile System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Path of Exile, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Quad core 2.6GHz x86-compatible | Quad core 3.2GHz x64-compatible |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 650 Ti or ATI Radeon™ HD 7850 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti or ATI Radeon™ RX560 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 40 GB available space | 40 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS: Windows 10 Processor: Quad core 2.6GHz x86-compatible Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 650 Ti or ATI Radeon™ HD 7850 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 40 GB available space
Recommended
OS: Windows 10 Processor: Quad core 3.2GHz x64-compatible Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti or ATI Radeon™ RX560 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 40 GB available space Additional Notes: Solid state storage is recommended
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Path of Exile — FAQ
Can I run Path of Exile?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 81 FPS at 1080p in Path of Exile. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 154 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 Path of Exile?+
Path of Exile needs at least a Quad core 2.6GHz x86-compatible processor, a NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 650 Ti or ATI Radeon™ HD 7850 graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 40 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10.
Can Path of Exile run without a graphics card?+
No — Path of Exile is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 650 Ti or ATI Radeon™ HD 7850).
How much RAM does Path of Exile need?+
Path of Exile officially requires a minimum of 8GB 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.