Can I Run Pillars of Eternity?
Obsidian Entertainment · 2015
Prepare to be enchanted by a world where the choices you make and the paths you choose shape your destiny. Obsidian Entertainment, the developer of Fallout: New Vegas™ and South Park: The Stick of Truth™, together with Paradox Interactive is proud to present Pillars of Eternity.
Can You Run Pillars of Eternity?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Pillars of Eternity’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Pillars of Eternity — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| 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.
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? →Pillars of Eternity is a demanding rpg game from 2015. 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.
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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Pillars of Eternity System Requirements
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
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Pillars of Eternity — FAQ
Can I run Pillars of Eternity?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 81 FPS at 1080p in Pillars of Eternity. 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 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, 4GB of RAM, 14 GB available space of storage, running Windows Vista 64-bit or newer.
Can Pillars of Eternity run without a graphics card?+
No — Pillars of Eternity is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: ATI Radeon HD 4850 or NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT).
How much RAM does Pillars of Eternity need?+
Pillars of Eternity officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 8GB 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.