Can I Run RimWorld?
Ludeon Studios · 2018
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
Can You Run RimWorld?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against RimWorld’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run RimWorld — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Intel HD Graphics 4000 or other shader model 4.0 | Intel HD Graphics 4000 or other shader model 4.0 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Core 2 Duo | Core 2 Duo |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 | Windows 7 |
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? →RimWorld is a demanding indie game from 2018. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 92 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 42 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 175 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~38–46 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~85–100 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~160–195 FPS
Excellent
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RimWorld System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for RimWorld, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 |
| Processor | Core 2 Duo |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4000 or other shader model 4.0 |
| Storage | 1 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Core 2 Duo Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or other shader model 4.0 Storage: 1 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
RimWorld — FAQ
Can I run RimWorld?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 92 FPS at 1080p in RimWorld. Budget GPUs get about 42 FPS and high-end GPUs around 175 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 RimWorld?+
RimWorld needs at least a Core 2 Duo processor, a Intel HD Graphics 4000 or other shader model 4.0 graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 1 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7.
Can RimWorld run without a graphics card?+
No — RimWorld is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or other shader model 4.0).
How much RAM does RimWorld need?+
RimWorld officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM. 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.