Can I Run Spiral Knights?
Grey Havens · 2011
Join the ranks of the Spiral Knights. Stranded on an alien world, you must explore the ever-changing Clockworks beneath its surface.
Can You Run Spiral Knights?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Spiral Knights’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Spiral Knights — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 64MB Video Memory. GeForce 5 series, ATI Radeon 8500. Latest video driver. Display: 1024x600 DirectX®: | 64MB Video Memory. GeForce 5 series, ATI Radeon 8500. Latest video driver. Display: 1024x600 DirectX®: |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 1.3ghz processor | 1.3ghz processor |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP, Vista or 7 | Windows XP, Vista or 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? →Spiral Knights is a demanding action game from 2011. 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. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.
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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Spiral Knights System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Spiral Knights, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP, Vista or 7 |
| 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®: |
| Storage | 700MB Java: Version 1.6 |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP, Vista or 7 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: 700MB Java: Version 1.6
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Spiral Knights — FAQ
Can I run Spiral Knights?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 81 FPS at 1080p in Spiral Knights. 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 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. Display: 1024x600 DirectX®: graphics card, 1GB of RAM, 700MB Java: Version 1.6 of storage, running Windows XP, Vista or 7.
Can Spiral Knights run without a graphics card?+
No — Spiral Knights is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 64MB Video Memory. GeForce 5 series, ATI Radeon 8500. Latest video driver. Display: 1024x600 DirectX®:).
How much RAM does Spiral Knights need?+
Spiral Knights officially requires a minimum of 1GB 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.