Path of Exile System Requirements: Minimum and Recommended PC Specs (2026)

To run Path of Exile on PC, you need at least NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 650 Ti or ATI Radeon™ HD 7850 and 8 GB RAM. The developer recommends NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti or ATI Radeon™ RX560 with 16 GB RAM. Plan for 40 GB of free storage. These are the official specs from the game’s Steam page, checked on Oct 8, 2026.

Path of Exile PC requirements

Spec	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10	Windows 10
Processor	Quad core 2.6GHz x86-compatible	Quad core 3.2GHz x64-compatible
Memory	8 GB RAM	16 GB RAM
Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 650 Ti or ATI Radeon™ HD 7850	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti or ATI Radeon™ RX560
DirectX	Version 11	Version 11
Storage	40 GB available space	40 GB available space
Network	Broadband Internet connection	Broadband Internet connection
Additional notes	–	Solid state storage is recommended

How demanding is Path of Exile?

Its minimum memory requirement of 8 GB is higher than 37% of the 183 PC games we track. Its 40 GB install is larger than 52% of them.

Compared to today’s hardware, Path of Exile runs well on older budget machines at the minimum level. For the recommended specs, a modest mid-range PC will do just fine. Both graphics card options are entry-level models from several generations ago. Most recent desktops and laptops can easily handle the quad-core processor requirements. Plus, the game is marked as Playable on the Steam Deck, making handheld gaming a viable choice.

Here, memory and storage speed play crucial roles. Upgrading from 8 GB to 16 GB of RAM makes a noticeable difference between tiers, while the graphics demands remain light. Both tiers require 40 GB of storage, but the official notes suggest using solid-state drives. Installing on an SSD is a smart move, as it suits the game’s long sessions and frequent area loading.

Can you play Path of Exile on Steam Deck?

Valve rates Path of Exile Playable on Steam Deck. That means it runs, but may need some manual tweaks.

• Note: Interface text is not legible
• Passes: Default controller config fully functional
• Passes: Controller glyphs match deck device
• Passes: Default configuration is performant
• Note: External controllers not supported primary player

Is Path of Exile on Mac or Linux?

Yes. Steam lists native Mac versions of Path of Exile.

Path of Exile system requirements FAQ

What are the minimum requirements for Path of Exile?

Windows 10, Quad core 2.6GHz x86-compatible, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 650 Ti or ATI Radeon™ HD 7850. You also need 40 GB available space.

What are the recommended specs for Path of Exile?

Quad core 3.2GHz x64-compatible, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti or ATI Radeon™ RX560.

Can I run Path of Exile with 8 GB of RAM?

Yes, 8 GB meets the minimum of 8 GB.

How much storage does Path of Exile need?

The Steam page lists 40 GB of free space.

Does Path of Exile work on Steam Deck?

Valve rates it Playable on Steam Deck.

More on Path of Exile

• Path of Exile stats, news and reviews
• Path of Exile player count: is it dead?
• Is Path of Exile cross platform?
• Path of Exile on Steam

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.