Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIAGTX 950AMDR9 280X
- CPU
- 2.6 GHz Quad
- RAM
- 8 GB
- VRAM
- 2 GB
Valheim System Requirements
- 1 GB
- Windows 10
- Steam Deck: Verified
- Native Mac version
- Out 9/9/2026
Minimum and recommended from Steam; the 1440p, 4K and 120 FPS targets are VietRPG estimates. Updated 11/14/2026.
Recommended specs
60 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIAGTX 1060AMDRX 580
- CPU
- i5 3GHz / Ryzen 5 3GHz
- RAM
- 16 GB
- VRAM
- 4 GB
Valheim is a light game; most modern hardware handles it with ease. If performance falls short, lower shadows and effects first, then texture quality to reduce VRAM use.
How strong a graphics card do you need?
RTX 3060
- Minimum30 FPS · 1080pGTX 950Below an RTX 3060
- Recommended60 FPS · 1080pGTX 1060Below an RTX 3060
- 1440p 60 FPSRTX 3060 8GBBelow an RTX 3060
- 4K 60 FPSRTX 5050About an RTX 3060
- 1080p 120 FPSRTX 3060 8GBBelow an RTX 3060
- 1440p 120 FPSRTX 40601.1× 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
60 FPS · 1080p
OfficialGraphics card
NVIDIAGTX 1060AMDRX 580CPU
i5 3GHz / Ryzen 5 3GHz
RAM
16 GB
VRAM
4 GB
Settings
High
If the frame rate dips, lower shadows first; texture quality is the first lever for VRAM pressure.
Full table (6 targets)
| Minimum30 FPS · 1080pOfficial | Recommended60 FPS · 1080pOfficial | 1440p 60 FPS60 FPS · 1440pEstimate | 4K 60 FPS60 FPS · 4KEstimate | 1080p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1080pEstimate | 1440p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1440pEstimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics | NVIDIAGTX 950AMDR9 280X | NVIDIAGTX 1060AMDRX 580 | NVIDIARTX 3060 8GBAMDRX 6650 XTIntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 5050AMDRX 6650 XTIntelArc A750 | NVIDIARTX 3060 8GBAMDRX 6650 XTIntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 4060AMDRX 7600 XTIntelArc B580 |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz Quad | i5 3GHz / Ryzen 5 3GHz | AMDRyzen 5 7600XIntelCore i5-13600K | AMDRyzen 5 7600XIntelCore i5-13600K | AMDRyzen 7 7700XIntelCore i7-13700K | AMDRyzen 7 7700XIntelCore i7-13700K |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
Storage: 1 GB available space · DirectX: Version 11
Trailer and screenshots
Can popular cards run it?
| Card | 30 FPS1080p | 60 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 · 1080p
NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 7600
For 60 FPS · 1440p
NVIDIARTX 5050AMDRX 7600
Laptops that run Valheim
- 30 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500MIntelIntel Arc Graphics (Core Ultra)or better
- 60 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
- 60 FPS · 1440pNVIDIARTX 4050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
- 120 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 4050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
Valheim on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Verified
Valve tested it: plays well on Steam Deck, with working controls and readable text.
Valheim on consoles
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X
Xbox Series S
Nintendo Switch 2
Platforms from IGDB. We hold no measured resolution or frame rate for consoles, so we do not guess them.
Can you play Valheim on Mac?
Yes: Valheim has a native macOS version on Steam.
Minimum
OS: MacOS 11 or later CPU: 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar RAM: 8 GB RAM GPU: Radeon Pro 450 or R9 M290X Storage: 3 GB available space
Recommended
OS: MacOS 14 or later CPU: Apple M1 RAM: 16 GB RAM GPU: M1 Integrated GPU or Radeon Pro 570X Storage: 3 GB available space
FAQ
How many GB is Valheim?
The PC version needs about 1 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for Valheim?
GTX 950 / HD 7970, 2.6 GHz Quad, 8 GB RAM, Windows 10 or later. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run Valheim?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum (30 FPS at 1080p), but not 60 FPS at 1080p.
Can a RTX 3060 run Valheim?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches 120 FPS at 1080p, but not 120 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 4060 run Valheim?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
What laptop can run Valheim?
For the minimum you need a laptop with Intel Arc Graphics (Core Ultra), RTX 3050 Laptop, RX 6500M or better. For 60 FPS at 1080p: RTX 3050 Laptop, RX 7600S.
Can you play Valheim on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates it Verified: it plays well on Steam Deck.
Is Valheim on Mac?
Yes. Valheim has a native macOS version on Steam.
Buy Valheim
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system