RigCheck

2017 · Action, Adventure, Indie

Hollow Knight System Requirements

FPS · estimate

target 60—frames per second0144
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Your PC vs requirements

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Graphics card—
GTX 560 Ti (1GB)GTX 1050 (2GB)
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Processor—Browsers don’t share the CPU model
Core i3-3240Core i5-3470
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Memory—
4 GB8 GB
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Storageneeds 9 GB

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System requirements

SpecificationMinimumRecommended
OSWindows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newerWindows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer
ProcessorIntel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300Intel Core i5-3470
GraphicsGeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB)GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB)
Memory4 GB8 GB
Storage9 GB9 GB
DirectX1010

Requirements taken from the Steam store page on 2026-09-07.

Screenshots

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Common questions

What are the minimum requirements for Hollow Knight?

Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300 or equivalent, GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB), 4 GB of RAM and 9 GB of free space on Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer.

What hardware is recommended for Hollow Knight?

Team Cherry recommends Intel Core i5-3470, GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB) and 8 GB of RAM.

How do I check whether my PC can run Hollow Knight?

Use the check on this page. It reads your graphics card, CPU threads and memory from the browser and shows the preset, resolution and expected frame rate — no download and no sign-up.

What frame rate should I aim for in Hollow Knight?

60 fps at your monitor's native resolution. Lower the preset first — running below native resolution is more noticeable than reduced shadows.