To run the Elden Ring system requirements, you will need an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 GPU, an Intel Core i5-8400 CPU, 12GB of RAM, and 80GB of free SSD space.
Having launched on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles in 2022, one might have expected the Elden Ring PC requirements to be lower than they were revealed to be. However, given just how graphically impressive the Lands Between are, and the fact that you won't encounter a loading screen for most of your playtime, it isn't too surprising that Elden Ring is a demanding game to run on your PC or laptop.
To meet the Elden Ring minimum requirements, you'll need a CPU that's at least as powerful as an AMD Ryzen 3 3300X or Intel Core i5-8400, paired with a surprisingly large 12GB of RAM. In terms of graphics cards, an AMD Radeon RX 580 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 will be enough to get you going.
If you want to boost fps, you'll need to aim higher, as the Elden Ring recommended specs instead require an Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X processor and 16GB of RAM. Meanwhile, an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 will satiate the game's GPU demands.
You'll will need to exceed this if you want to use 4K resolution, HDR, or ray tracing.
Still not sure if your setup can handle Elden Ring requirements? Take our PC benchmark test now with our automatic checker or by manually entering your system details to see if your PC can run Elden Ring.
Elden Ring download size
The Elden Ring download size for PC comes in at 80GB of HDD or SSD space. Previously, the game only required 60GB of HD space until the release of Shadow of the Erdtree which expanded the game's size requirements. Although you do not necessarily need to install the game onto the best SSD for gaming, it is something we highly recommend doing to ensure you get the best performance.
Elden Ring settings
Elden Ring may prove too taxing for some gaming PCs, but there are some easy changes that can be made in its settings menu to get a great balance of fidelity and performance. Check out the best Elden Ring settings guide on PCGamesN for all your needs. Elden Ring multiplayer is similar to Dark Souls in that it features PvP gameplay and co-operative elements. The game uses Easy Anti-Cheat software to prevent hacking and malicious activity. There is no Elden Ring crossplay, so you won't be able to play online with your PlayStation or Xbox friends. If you want to know how to beat the game then check this Elden Ring boss order list.
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree requirements
With the arrival of theElden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree release datecomes a slight change in the Elden Ring requirements from its original level. Fortunately, the baseShadow of the Erdtree requirements are no more demanding than the base game, with one obvious exception: download size.
Shadow of the Erdtree (including the base game) requires 80GB of HD space.
Despite the Shadow of the Erdtree's size, the Elden Ring DLC does not require any more from your computer if you already meet the Elden Ring minimum requirements.
If you've already finished Shadow of the Erdtree, you can liven up the game even further with a few Elden Ring mods, including this DLC-sized Elden Ring mod which introduces roaming factions, invasions, and more.
Elden Ring guides
Looking for a helping hand when exploring the Lands Between or the Shadow of the Erdtree? Check out all the best Elden Ring guides on PCGamesN:
- What are the new Elden Ring bosses?
- What are the best Elden Ring builds following Shadow of the Erdtree?
- Where are all Elden Ring Scadutree Fragment locations?
- Where are all Elden Ring Revered Spirit Ashes locations?
Elden Ring will run on PC system with Windows 10 and upwards.
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Elden Ring FPS - what frame rate can you expect?
How many FPS will I get on Elden Ring? We reference thousands of reports from PCGameBenchmark users running our FPS tracking app to tell you exactly how Elden Ring performs across a range of different settings and resolutions on the most popular PC gaming setups.
What frame rate does Elden Ring run at?
Here are the typical frame rate samples
| Avg FPS | CPU | GPU | RAM |
| 43 | Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel UHD 630 | 24 GB |
| 39 | Intel Core i5-9400F | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 16 GB |
| 38 | Intel Core i7-10750H | Intel UHD | 16 GB |
| 36 | Intel Core i7-9700F | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 16 GB |
| 27 | Intel Xeon | AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT | 32 GB |
What frame rate does Elden Ring run at? Check our FPS Calculator
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