Can I Run Pillars of Eternity?
Obsidian Entertainment · 2015
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 73 FPS at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Pillars of Eternity averages 300+ FPS at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 159 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX averages 300+ FPS.
The publisher states no target settings for Pillars of Eternity, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~145–175 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Graphics card's limit
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Graphics card's limit
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
300+ FPS: This is the graphics card's limit. The game's own frame cap or your CPU will often set the real number.
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Pillars of Eternity
Not the graphics card, on most PCs. At frame rates this high, your processor, the game engine or your monitor's refresh rate is more likely to set the ceiling.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 73 FPS at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
Pillars of Eternity recommends a Core i5-2400 or equivalent; a Ryzen 5 3600 or anything faster clears that. We have no measured processor limit for Pillars of Eternity, 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 Pillars of Eternity
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Pillars of Eternity?
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Your PC
You can run Pillars of Eternity — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | ATI Radeon HD 4850 or NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT | Radeon HD 7700 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i3-2100T @ 2.50 GHz / AMD Phenom II X3 B73 | Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1100T |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows Vista 64-bit or newer | Windows Vista 64-bit or newer |
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.
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Pillars of Eternity, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista 64-bit or newer | Windows Vista 64-bit or newer |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-2100T @ 2.50 GHz / AMD Phenom II X3 B73 | Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1100T |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | ATI Radeon HD 4850 or NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT | Radeon HD 7700 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 |
| Storage | 14 GB available space | 14 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows Vista 64-bit or newer Processor: Intel Core i3-2100T @ 2.50 GHz / AMD Phenom II X3 B73 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 4850 or NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT Storage: 14 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Recommended
OS *: Windows Vista 64-bit or newer Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1100T Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon HD 7700 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 Storage: 14 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Source: Steam
Pillars of Eternity — FAQ
Can I run Pillars of Eternity?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 73 FPS 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 Pillars of Eternity?+
Pillars of Eternity needs at least a Intel Core i3-2100T @ 2.50 GHz / AMD Phenom II X3 B73 processor, a ATI Radeon HD 4850 or NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT graphics card, 4 GB of RAM, 14 GB available space of storage, running Windows Vista 64-bit or newer.
Can Pillars of Eternity run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 73 FPS at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M averages about 116 FPS.
How much RAM does Pillars of Eternity need?+
Pillars of Eternity officially requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM, with 8 GB 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.