Elden Ring System Requirements
2022Updated: November 14, 2026
Quick answer
- Minimum (30 FPS)
- GTX 1060 3 GB / RX 580 4 GB · RYZEN 3 3300X · 12 GB RAM
- Recommended (60 FPS)
- GTX 1070 8 GB / RX VEGA 56 8 GB · RYZEN 5 3600X · 16 GB RAM
- Size
- 60 GB
- OS
- Windows 10
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Mac
- No macOS version
Specs by frame rate: 30, 60 or 120+ FPS
Minimum and recommended come from the Steam page; the other targets are estimates from our graphics card performance table.
What do you want to play at?
Recommended60 FPS · 1080p
Official- Graphics card
- NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB / AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB
- CPU
- INTEL CORE I7-8700K / AMD RYZEN 5 3600X
- RAM
- 16 GB RAM
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Settings
- High
- Upscaling
- Native (no upscaling)
- Frame gen
- No
- Ray tracing
- Off
GTX 1070 / RX Vega 56 at 1080p High delivers the intended experience with stable 60fps and room for volumetric fog and contact shadows. This is where Elden Ring's art direction truly shines without aggressive compromises.
Full requirements table
| MinimumOfficial | RecommendedOfficial | 1440p 60 FPSEstimate | 4K 60 FPSEstimate | 1080p 120 FPSEstimate | 1440p 120 FPSEstimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target | 30 FPS · 1080p | 60 FPS · 1080p | 60 FPS · 1440p | 60 FPS · 4K | 120 FPS · 1080p | 120 FPS · 1440p |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
| GPU NVIDIA | NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB | NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB | RTX 5050 | RTX 4060 | RTX 5050 | RTX 5060 Ti |
| GPU AMD | AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GB | AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB | RX 6650 XT | RX 7600 XT | RX 6650 XT | RX 7700 XT |
| GPU Intel | — | — | Arc A750 | Arc B580 | Arc A750 | — |
| CPU Intel | INTEL CORE I5-8400 | INTEL CORE I7-8700K | Core i5-10400 | Core i5-10400 | Core i5-14600K | Core i5-14600K |
| CPU AMD | AMD RYZEN 3 3300X | AMD RYZEN 5 3600X | Ryzen 5 5600 | Ryzen 5 5600 | Ryzen 7 7700X | Ryzen 7 7700X |
| RAM | 12 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM | 3 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Upscaling | Native | Native | Native | DLSS Quality / FSR Quality | Native | DLSS Quality / FSR Quality |
| Frame Gen | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ray tracing | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off |
Storage: 60 GB available space · DirectX: Version 12
Laptops that run Elden Ring
Laptop cards are slower than desktop cards of the same name; these are the weakest laptop cards that reach each target.
- MinimumRTX 3050 Laptop · RX 6500M or better
- RecommendedRTX 4050 Laptop · RX 7600S or better
- 1440p 60 FPSRTX 4060 Laptop · RX 7700S or better
- 1080p 120 FPSRTX 4060 Laptop · RX 7700S or better
Elden Ring on Steam Deck and handhelds
Valve's rating is official; the per-device settings are estimates.
Valve's Steam Deck rating:Verified
Steam Deck OLED
- Optimized800p · 40 FPS · FSR 3.1
800p 40fps FSR 3.1 with Low–Medium settings delivers surprisingly solid Elden Ring—the 40Hz refresh on OLED makes it feel smoother than base Deck. Expect 4–5 hours battery; capping at 40fps saves ~20% power versus 60fps attempts.
ROG Ally X
- Performance1080p · 60 FPS · FSR 3.1
1080p 60fps Medium–High settings is the sweet spot—the Z2 Extreme handles it without thermal throttling. Battery life drops to 2–2.5 hours at 60fps; drop to 40fps cap for 3.5+ hours if you're away from power.
Legion Go 2
- Quality1200p · 40 FPS · FSR 3.1
1200p 40fps Medium settings on the 144Hz OLED display looks exceptional—FSR 3.1 upscaling is nearly invisible on the sharp panel. Battery life is 2.5–3 hours; the larger screen makes exploration more enjoyable than Steam Deck despite slightly lower FPS.
Elden Ring on consoles
Estimated graphics modes per console.
PlayStation 5 Pro
- Performance4K · 60 FPS · PSSR 2.0 · RT moderate
- Quality4K · 30 FPS · PSSR 2.0 · RT full
PSSR 2.0 at 4K 60fps Performance mode is the definitive console experience—you get native resolution clarity with zero frame rate compromise. Quality mode's full RT is visually negligible in Elden Ring and not worth the 30fps penalty.
PlayStation 5
- Performance1440p · 60 FPS · RT minimal
- Quality4K · 30 FPS · RT minimal
Performance mode (1440p 60fps) is the clear choice—Elden Ring benefits massively from frame rate consistency during combat. Quality mode's 4K 30fps introduces input lag that hurts PvP and boss encounters.
Xbox Series X
- Performance1440p · 60 FPS · FSR 3 · RT minimal
- Quality4K · 30 FPS · RT minimal
Performance mode (1440p 60fps FSR 3) matches PS5's smoothness; Quality mode's native 4K 30fps has the same input lag issues. FSR 3 upscaling is clean enough that the 1440p target feels sharp on most displays.
Xbox Series S
- Performance1080p · 60 FPS · RT off
- Quality1080p · 30 FPS · RT minimal
1080p 60fps Performance mode is mandatory here—Quality mode's 30fps is too sluggish for Elden Ring's real-time combat. Dynamic resolution keeps frame pacing stable, though you'll notice softer textures compared to Series X.
Nintendo Switch 2
- docked1080p · 60 FPS · DLSS · RT off
- handheld720p · 30 FPS · RT off
Handheld 720p 30fps is playable but feels dated after console versions; docked 1080p 60fps with DLSS upscaling is the intended experience. The Switch 2's portability is the main draw—accept the visual compromise for on-the-go Lands Between exploration.
Can you play Elden Ring on Mac?
No. On Steam, Elden Ring is Windows only.
Our take
Summary
Elden Ring is exceptionally well-optimized and scales beautifully across all hardware tiers—even a GTX 1060 handles 30fps 1080p without compromise. The game is GPU-bound rather than CPU-heavy, making it ideal for budget builds; ray tracing is cosmetic, so disabling it costs nothing visually. PS5 Pro's PSSR 2.0 at 4K 60fps is the definitive console experience, while PC gamers should target 1440p 60fps (RTX 5050+) or 1080p 120fps (RTX 5060 Ti+) for the smoothest PvP encounters. Handheld players will find 40fps caps on Steam Deck OLED and Legion Go 2 perfectly playable for exploration, though docked console versions remain the visual gold standard.
120+ FPS
Elden Ring's 120fps ceiling requires RTX 5060 Ti / RX 7700 XT + upscaling (DLSS/FSR Quality); native 1440p 120fps is unachievable on current mid-range hardware. Disable ray tracing entirely, lower shadow quality to Medium, and cap volumetric effects—these three changes unlock +30–40fps with minimal visual loss. Frame Generation is unnecessary here; Elden Ring's turn-based PvP and exploration don't benefit from the added latency.
Best value
RTX 5050 / RX 6650 XT at $300–350 is the best value—it crushes 1440p 60fps High settings without upscaling, and costs half what a 5060 Ti demands. If you want 4K, the RTX 4060 + DLSS Quality is cheaper than older-gen alternatives and future-proofs you for DLSS 4 features.
Upgrade path
GTX 1060 users should jump to RTX 5050 ($300) for a 3–4x performance gain and 1440p capability. RTX 3060 owners can skip to RTX 5060 Ti ($400) for stable 1440p 120fps with upscaling. RTX 4060 users don't need to upgrade for Elden Ring—consider waiting for RTX 5000 Super refresh unless you're chasing 4K 120fps.
FAQ
How many GB is Elden Ring?
The PC version needs about 60 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for Elden Ring?
GTX 1060 3 GB / RX 580 4 GB, RYZEN 3 3300X / I5-8400, 12 GB RAM, Windows 10. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run Elden Ring?
Just about: the GTX 1650 is close to the minimum; lower settings or turn on upscaling (FSR).
Can a RTX 3060 run Elden Ring?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches 120 FPS at 1080p, but not 120 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 4060 run Elden Ring?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches 120 FPS at 1080p, but not 120 FPS at 1440p.
What laptop can run Elden Ring?
For the minimum you need a laptop with RTX 3050 Laptop, RX 6500M or better. For 60 FPS at 1080p: RTX 4050 Laptop, RX 7600S.
Can you play Elden Ring on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates it Verified: it plays well on Steam Deck. Our estimate: 800p at about 40 FPS.
Is Elden Ring on Mac?
No. On Steam, Elden Ring is Windows only.
Buy Elden Ring
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device