2021 · Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Survival
Valheim System Requirements
FPS · estimate
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- This is
- an estimate, not a benchmark
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System requirements
| Specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or later | Windows 10 or later |
| Processor | 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar | i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970 | GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| DirectX | 11 | 11 |
Requirements taken from the Steam store page on 2026-09-07.
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Common questions
What are the minimum requirements for Valheim?
2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar or equivalent, GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970, 8 GB of RAM and 1 GB of free space on Windows 10 or later.
What hardware is recommended for Valheim?
Coffee Stain Publishing recommends i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz, GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580 and 16 GB of RAM.
How do I check whether my PC can run Valheim?
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 Valheim?
60 fps at your monitor's native resolution. Lower the preset first — running below native resolution is more noticeable than reduced shadows.