Can I Run SteamVR?
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Grab SteamVR to access and play VR games using your HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality headset, or any other supported VR headset and controllers.
Can You Run SteamVR?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against SteamVR’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run SteamVR — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 290 equivalent or better | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 480 equivalent or better |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-4590/AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better | — |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | — |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 or later, Windows 10 | — |
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? →SteamVR is a moderately demanding pc game. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 120 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 54 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 228 FPS. Most gaming PCs from the last several years should handle it comfortably. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~50–60 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~110–130 FPS
Great
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~205–250 FPS
Excellent
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SteamVR System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for SteamVR, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 or later, Windows 10 | — |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4590/AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better | — |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 290 equivalent or better | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 480 equivalent or better |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 or later, Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5-4590/AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 290 equivalent or better Network: Broadband Internet connection VR Support: SteamVR Additional Notes: 1x USB 2.0 or newer, HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2 or newer
Recommended
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 480 equivalent or better
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
SteamVR — FAQ
Can I run SteamVR?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 120 FPS at 1080p in SteamVR. Budget GPUs get about 54 FPS and high-end GPUs around 228 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 SteamVR?+
SteamVR needs at least a Intel Core i5-4590/AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better processor, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 290 equivalent or better graphics card, 4GB of RAM, running Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 or later, Windows 10.
Can SteamVR run without a graphics card?+
No — SteamVR is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 290 equivalent or better).
How much RAM does SteamVR need?+
SteamVR officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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.