Can I Run Valheim?
Iron Gate AB · 2021
A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!
Can You Run Valheim?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Valheim’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Valheim — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970 | GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar | i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 or later | Windows 10 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? →Valheim is a extremely demanding action game from 2021. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 68 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 31 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 130 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~28–34 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~60–75 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~115–145 FPS
Great
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Valheim System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Valheim, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or later | Windows 10 or later |
| Processor | 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar | i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970 | GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 1 GB available space | 1 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 or later Processor: 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 1 GB available space Additional Notes: The following languages have been partially translated by the community: Svenska, Italiano, Romanian, български, македонски, Suomi, Dansk, íslenska, Lietuvių kalba, čeština, Magyar nyelv, Português europeu, 한국어 (불완전한), Norsk, ภาษาไทย, ქართული ენა, Abenaki, Slovenčina
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 or later Processor: i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 1 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Valheim — FAQ
Can I run Valheim?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 68 FPS at 1080p in Valheim. Budget GPUs get about 31 FPS and high-end GPUs around 130 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 Valheim?+
Valheim needs at least a 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar processor, a GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970 graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 1 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 or later.
Can Valheim run without a graphics card?+
No — Valheim is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970).
How much RAM does Valheim need?+
Valheim officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM, with 16GB 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.