Can I Run Spiral Knights?
Grey Havens · 2011
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Spiral Knights runs easily at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT runs easily, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX runs easily. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.
The publisher states no target settings for Spiral Knights, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
120+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Spiral Knights
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("1.3ghz processor") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Spiral Knights, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
64 MB (min. spec)
The minimum spec lists 64 MB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Spiral Knights
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Spiral Knights?
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Your PC
We could only check your RAM, and it meets Spiral Knights's minimum
We couldn't compare your graphics card or processor; compare them with the publisher's list below.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 64MB Video Memory. GeForce 5 series, ATI Radeon 8500. Latest video driver. | Not listed |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 1.3ghz processor | Not listed |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | Not listed |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP or later | Not listed |
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Spiral Knights, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP or later |
| Processor | 1.3ghz processor |
| Memory | 512MB for Windows XP or 1GB for Windows Vista/7 |
| Graphics | 64MB Video Memory. GeForce 5 series, ATI Radeon 8500. Latest video driver. |
| Storage | 1GB |
The publisher lists no recommended specs.
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP or later Processor: 1.3ghz processor Memory: 512MB for Windows XP or 1GB for Windows Vista/7 Graphics: 64MB Video Memory. GeForce 5 series, ATI Radeon 8500. Latest video driver. Display: 1024x600 DirectX®: Hard Drive: 1GB Additional Notes: Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions
Source: Steam
Spiral Knights — FAQ
Can I run Spiral Knights?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly 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 Spiral Knights?+
Spiral Knights needs at least a 1.3ghz processor processor, a 64MB Video Memory. GeForce 5 series, ATI Radeon 8500. Latest video driver. graphics card, 1 GB of RAM, 1GB of storage, running Windows XP or later.
Can Spiral Knights run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M runs easily.
How much RAM does Spiral Knights need?+
Spiral Knights officially requires a minimum of 1 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.