Can I Run The Lord of the Rings Online™?
Standing Stone Games · 2012
Join the world’s greatest fellowship of players in the award-winning online re-creation of J. R. R. Tolkien’s legendary Middle-earth.
Can You Run The Lord of the Rings Online™?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against The Lord of the Rings Online™’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run The Lord of the Rings Online™ — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce 7XXX / ATI Radeon HD 3000 series with 512MB or more of dedicated video memory DirectX®: 9.0c Internet Connection: Cable or DSL Connection | Nvidia Geforce 8XXX / AMD Radeon HD 6### series or newer with 1GB or more of dedicated video memory DirectX®: 9.0c Internet Connection: Cable or better |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon II or better | Core i7 / AMD FX-8100 or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 (64bit recommended for high resolution) | 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? →The Lord of the Rings Online™ is a demanding action game from 2012. 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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The Lord of the Rings Online™ System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for The Lord of the Rings Online™, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 (64bit recommended for high resolution) | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon II or better | Core i7 / AMD FX-8100 or better |
| Memory | 2GB | 4GB minimum |
| Graphics | GeForce 7XXX / ATI Radeon HD 3000 series with 512MB or more of dedicated video memory DirectX®: 9.0c Internet Connection: Cable or DSL Connection | Nvidia Geforce 8XXX / AMD Radeon HD 6### series or newer with 1GB or more of dedicated video memory DirectX®: 9.0c Internet Connection: Cable or better |
| Storage | 32GB for high resolution* (Allow for additional +3GB for international builds) | 32GB for high resolution (Allow for additional +3GB for international builds) |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 7 (64bit recommended for high resolution) Processor: Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon II or better Memory: 2GB Hard Disk Space: 32GB for high resolution* (Allow for additional +3GB for international builds) Video Card: GeForce 7XXX / ATI Radeon HD 3000 series with 512MB or more of dedicated video memory DirectX®: 9.0c Internet Connection: Cable or DSL Connection
Recommended
OS: Windows 10 Processor: Core i7 / AMD FX-8100 or better Memory: 4GB minimum Hard Disk Space: 32GB for high resolution (Allow for additional +3GB for international builds) Video Card: Nvidia Geforce 8XXX / AMD Radeon HD 6### series or newer with 1GB or more of dedicated video memory DirectX®: 9.0c Internet Connection: Cable or better
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
The Lord of the Rings Online™ — FAQ
Can I run The Lord of the Rings Online™?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 81 FPS at 1080p in The Lord of the Rings Online™. 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 The Lord of the Rings Online™?+
The Lord of the Rings Online™ needs at least a Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon II or better processor, a GeForce 7XXX / ATI Radeon HD 3000 series with 512MB or more of dedicated video memory DirectX®: 9.0c Internet Connection: Cable or DSL Connection graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 32GB for high resolution* (Allow for additional +3GB for international builds) of storage, running Windows 7 (64bit recommended for high resolution).
Can The Lord of the Rings Online™ run without a graphics card?+
No — The Lord of the Rings Online™ is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: GeForce 7XXX / ATI Radeon HD 3000 series with 512MB or more of dedicated video memory DirectX®: 9.0c Internet Connection: Cable or DSL Connection).
How much RAM does The Lord of the Rings Online™ need?+
The Lord of the Rings Online™ officially requires a minimum of 2GB of RAM, with 4GB recommended for smooth performance. 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.