Can I Run VRChat?
VRChat Inc. · 2017
Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat.
Can You Run VRChat?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against VRChat’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run VRChat — 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 greater | — |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel® i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 equivalent or greater | — |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | — |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10/11 | — |
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? →VRChat is a demanding adventure game from 2017. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 87 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 39 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 165 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
~36–42 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–95 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~150–180 FPS
Excellent
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VRChat System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for VRChat, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10/11 |
| Processor | Intel® i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 equivalent or greater |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or greater |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 1 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10/11 Processor: Intel® i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 equivalent or greater Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or greater DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 1 GB available space VR Support: SteamVR
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
VRChat — FAQ
Can I run VRChat?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 87 FPS at 1080p in VRChat. Budget GPUs get about 39 FPS and high-end GPUs around 165 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 VRChat?+
VRChat needs at least a Intel® i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 equivalent or greater processor, a NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or greater graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 1 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10/11.
Can VRChat run without a graphics card?+
No — VRChat is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or greater).
How much RAM does VRChat need?+
VRChat officially requires a minimum of 4GB 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.