Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIAGTX 670AMDR9 270X
- CPU
- AMDFX-8350IntelCore i5-3570K
- RAM
- 8 GB
- VRAM
- 2 GB
Ark: Survival Evolved System Requirements
- 60 GB
- Steam Deck: Verified
- Native Mac version
- Out 8/27/2017
Minimum and recommended from Steam; the 1440p, 4K and 120 FPS targets are VietRPG estimates. Updated 11/14/2026.
Ark: Survival Evolved is a light-demand game. If performance falls short, lower shadows and view distance first; reduce texture quality if VRAM runs tight.
How strong a graphics card do you need?
RTX 3060
- Minimum30 FPS · 1080pGTX 670Below an RTX 3060
- 1440p 60 FPSRTX 3050 6GBBelow an RTX 3060
- 4K 60 FPSRTX 3050Below an RTX 3060
- 1080p 120 FPSRTX 3050 6GBBelow an RTX 3060
- 1440p 120 FPSRTX 3060 8GBBelow an RTX 3060
The longer the bar, the stronger the card it needs. The dashed line is an RTX 3060, a popular mid-range card.
Choose your frame rate and resolution
30 FPS · 1080p
OfficialGraphics card
NVIDIAGTX 670AMDR9 270XCPU
AMDFX-8350IntelCore i5-3570K
RAM
8 GB
VRAM
2 GB
Settings
Low
On Low preset at 1080p, lower view distance first if frame rate drops below 30 FPS.
Full table (5 targets)
| Minimum30 FPS · 1080pOfficial | 1440p 60 FPS60 FPS · 1440pEstimate | 4K 60 FPS60 FPS · 4KEstimate | 1080p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1080pEstimate | 1440p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1440pEstimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics | NVIDIAGTX 670AMDR9 270X | NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 5600IntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 3050AMDRX 5600IntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 5600IntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 3060 8GBAMDRX 6650 XTIntelArc A580 |
| CPU | AMDFX-8350IntelCore i5-3570K | AMDRyzen 3 3100IntelCore i3-10100 | AMDRyzen 3 3100IntelCore i3-10100 | AMDRyzen 7 5700GIntelCore i5-10400 | AMDRyzen 7 5700GIntelCore i5-10400 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 6 GB | 8 GB | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Settings | Low | High | High | Medium | High |
Storage: 60 GB available space · DirectX: Version 10
Trailer and screenshots
Can popular cards run it?
| Card | 30 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1440p | 120 FPS1080p |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIAGTX 1650 | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIAGTX 1660 Super | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 3060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AMDRX 6600 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 3050 Laptop | ✓ | ≈ | ≈ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 Laptop | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
✓ runs it≈ almost: lower a setting or two✗ falls short
Which card should you buy?
For 60 FPS · 1440p
NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 7600
Laptops that run Ark: Survival Evolved
- 30 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500MIntelIntel Arc Graphics (Core Ultra)or better
- 60 FPS · 1440pNVIDIARTX 3050 Ti LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
- 120 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 Ti LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
Ark: Survival Evolved on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Verified
Valve tested it: plays well on Steam Deck, with working controls and readable text.
Ark: Survival Evolved on consoles
Xbox Series X
Xbox Series S
Platforms from IGDB. We hold no measured resolution or frame rate for consoles, so we do not guess them.
Can you play Ark: Survival Evolved on Mac?
Yes: Ark: Survival Evolved has a native macOS version on Steam.
Minimum
OS: OSX 10.9 or Higher CPU: 2 GHz Equivalent CPU RAM: 4000 MB RAM GPU: OpenGL 3 Compatible GPU with 1GB Video RAM Storage: 20000 MB available space
FAQ
How many GB is Ark: Survival Evolved?
The PC version needs about 60 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for Ark: Survival Evolved?
GTX 670 2GB / HD 7870 2GB, FX-8320 / i5-2400, 8 GB RAM. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run Ark: Survival Evolved?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum (30 FPS at 1080p), but not 60 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 3060 run Ark: Survival Evolved?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 4060 run Ark: Survival Evolved?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
What laptop can run Ark: Survival Evolved?
For the minimum you need a laptop with Intel Arc Graphics (Core Ultra), RTX 3050 Laptop, RX 6500M or better.
Can you play Ark: Survival Evolved on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates it Verified: it plays well on Steam Deck.
Is Ark: Survival Evolved on Mac?
Yes. Ark: Survival Evolved has a native macOS version on Steam.
Buy Ark: Survival Evolved
- OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)