Elden Ring System Requirements: Minimum and Recommended PC Specs (2026)
Nick Guli|To run Elden Ring on PC, you need at least NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB or AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GB and 12 GB RAM. The developer recommends NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB with 16 GB RAM. Plan for 60 GB of free storage. These are the official specs from the game’s Steam page, checked on Oct 8, 2026.
Elden Ring PC requirements
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit required) | Windows 10/11 (64-bit required) |
| Processor | INTEL CORE I5-8400 or AMD RYZEN 3 3300X | INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB or AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GB | NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 60 GB available space | 60 GB available space |
| Sound card | Windows Compatible Audio Device | Windows Compatible Audio Device |
How demanding is Elden Ring?
Its minimum memory requirement of 12 GB is higher than 81% of the 183 PC games we track. Its 60 GB install is larger than 64% of them.
Elden Ring’s listed hardware points to an older mid-range gaming PC, the sort of machine that was solid several years ago and is now aging. Both tiers pair a six-core-era processor with a graphics card carrying 3 GB to 8 GB of video memory, so a recent budget build clears the bar easily. The graphics card matters most here, since the gap between the 3 GB minimum and the 8 GB recommended card is the biggest step between tiers.
The oddity is storage: minimum and recommended both ask for 60 GB, so extra disk space buys nothing beyond the install. Memory is a smaller jump, from 12 GB to 16 GB, and 12 GB is an unusual amount for a PC, so most owners will be running 16 GB anyway. The practical tip is to install on an SSD if you have one, which keeps loading times short. Steam Deck is listed as Verified, so handheld play is supported.
Can you play Elden Ring on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Elden Ring Verified on Steam Deck. That means it works fully out of the box.
- Passes: Default controller config fully functional
- Passes: Controller glyphs match deck device
- Passes: Interface text is legible
- Passes: Default configuration is performant
Is Elden Ring on Mac or Linux?
No. Steam lists Elden Ring for Windows only, with no native Mac or Linux version.
Elden Ring system requirements FAQ
What are the minimum requirements for Elden Ring?
Windows 10 (64-bit required), INTEL CORE I5-8400 or AMD RYZEN 3 3300X, 12 GB RAM and NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB or AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GB. You also need 60 GB available space.
What are the recommended specs for Elden Ring?
INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB.
Can I run Elden Ring with 8 GB of RAM?
No. The minimum is 12 GB of RAM, so 8 GB is below the official requirement.
How much storage does Elden Ring need?
The Steam page lists 60 GB of free space.
Does Elden Ring work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Verified on Steam Deck.
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Specs and the Steam Deck rating come from the game’s official Steam store listing and Valve’s compatibility report. Comparisons use the same data for every PC game Explosion tracks. Re-checked monthly.
Nick Guli
Nick Guli is the founder and editor-in-chief of Explosion.com, which he launched in February 2012. With over a decade of experience in digital publishing, Nick oversees editorial direction across entertainment, gaming, technology, and lifestyle content. He is an avid gamer and movie enthusiast who brings a critical eye to coverage of industry trends, game reviews, and entertainment news.
