Can I Run RimWorld?
Ludeon Studios · 2018
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs up to your refresh rate (the card alone: about 85 FPS) at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, RimWorld runs up to your refresh rate (the card alone: 300+ FPS) at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT runs up to your refresh rate (the card alone: about 185 FPS), and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX runs up to your refresh rate (the card alone: 300+ FPS).
The publisher states no target settings for RimWorld, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
Up to your refresh rate
In-game limit
Card alone: about 185 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
Up to your refresh rate
In-game limit
Card alone: 300+ FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
Up to your refresh rate
In-game limit
Card alone: 300+ FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
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Check My PC →What limits performance in RimWorld
Your monitor's refresh rate, or the graphics card if it is slower. The game is capped at your monitor's refresh rate (PCGamingWiki). Any recent card draws more than 60 FPS here, and each figure below shows what the card alone would reach.
Frame-rate limit source: PCGamingWiki
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs up to your refresh rate (the card alone: about 85 FPS) at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("Core 2 Duo") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for RimWorld, 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 RimWorld
- 1Nothing, once you reach your monitor's refresh rate: RimWorld's frame rate goes no higher, so spend spare performance on higher settings or resolution instead.
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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
Yes — you can run RimWorld
You meet the minimum requirements. The publisher lists no recommended specs.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Intel HD Graphics 4000 or other shader model 4.0 | Not listed |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Core 2 Duo | Not listed |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | Not listed |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 | Not listed |
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 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 |
The publisher lists no recommended specs.
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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
Source: Steam
RimWorld — FAQ
Can I run RimWorld?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs up to your refresh rate (the card alone: about 85 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 RimWorld?+
RimWorld needs at least a Core 2 Duo processor, a Intel HD Graphics 4000 or other shader model 4.0 graphics card, 4 GB of RAM, 1 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7.
Can RimWorld run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs up to your refresh rate (the card alone: about 85 FPS) at 1080p.
How much RAM does RimWorld need?+
RimWorld officially requires a minimum of 4 GB 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.