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RPGMetacritic 83

Can I Run Torchlight?

Runic Games · 2009

Adventure awaits in the award-winning Action RPG debut from Runic Games! Explore the randomized depths of this boom town, collect loot, and level up to save Torchlight - and possibly the world.

Can You Run Torchlight?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Torchlight’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run Torchlight — and then some

Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060DirectX-compatible 3D graphics with at least 64MB of addressable memory (such as an ATI Radeon 7200, NVIDIA GeForce 2, or Intel GMA 950) DirectX®: 9.0cDirectX-compatible 3D graphics with at least 64MB of addressable memory (such as an ATI Radeon 7200, NVIDIA GeForce 2, or Intel GMA 950) DirectX®: 9.0c
CPUCore i5-13400x86-compatible 800MHz processorx86-compatible 800MHz processor
RAM16 GB
OSWindows 11Windows XP or laterWindows XP or later

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? →

Torchlight is a demanding rpg game from 2009. 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.

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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Torchlight System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Torchlight, component by component.

ComponentMinimum
OSWindows XP or later
Processorx86-compatible 800MHz processor
Memory512MB
GraphicsDirectX-compatible 3D graphics with at least 64MB of addressable memory (such as an ATI Radeon 7200, NVIDIA GeForce 2, or Intel GMA 950) DirectX®: 9.0c
Storage400MB
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Minimum

OS *: Windows XP or later Processor: x86-compatible 800MHz processor Memory: 512MB Graphics: DirectX-compatible 3D graphics with at least 64MB of addressable memory (such as an ATI Radeon 7200, NVIDIA GeForce 2, or Intel GMA 950) DirectX®: 9.0c Hard Drive: 400MB

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

Torchlight — FAQ

Can I run Torchlight?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 81 FPS at 1080p in Torchlight. 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 Torchlight?+

Torchlight needs at least a x86-compatible 800MHz processor processor, a DirectX-compatible 3D graphics with at least 64MB of addressable memory (such as an ATI Radeon 7200, NVIDIA GeForce 2, or Intel GMA 950) DirectX®: 9.0c graphics card, 400MB of storage, running Windows XP or later.

Can Torchlight run without a graphics card?+

No — Torchlight is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: DirectX-compatible 3D graphics with at least 64MB of addressable memory (such as an ATI Radeon 7200, NVIDIA GeForce 2, or Intel GMA 950) DirectX®: 9.0c).

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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.