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Valheim

A fantasy sandbox with survival elements. You can play alone or with others, exploring the world and gathering resources, finding and raiding tombs, setting up... Read more

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System Requirements Valheim

Minimum System Requirements

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The minimum system requirements for Valheim specify the PC configuration on which the game can be run without issues at minimum graphics settings.

• OS: Windows 7
• CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 @ 3.40GHz; AMD Phenom II X4 910e [Will it run?]
• RAM: 8 GB
• Free Space: 1 GB
• Video Card: GeForce GTX 950; Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X [Compare with your own]
• DirectX: 11
• Network: Broadband internet connection
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse

Recommended System Requirements

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Recommended system requirements for Valheim show the type of computer needed to run the game at maximum graphics settings while playing without lag and with a high frame rate (FPS).

• OS: Windows 7
• CPU: Intel Core i5-8500 @ 3.00GHz; AMD Ryzen 5 1600 [Will it run?]
• RAM: 16 GB
• Free Space: 1 GB
• Video Card: GeForce GTX 1060; GeForce GTX 580 [Compare with your own]
• DirectX: 11
• Network: Broadband internet connection
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse

Requirements updated: July 2, 2026

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Will Valheim run on my PC?

Minimum to run Valheim: processor Intel Core i7-6700 @ 3.40GHz; AMD Phenom II X4 910e, graphics card GeForce GTX 950; Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X, 8 GB of RAM. Check your computer with the free test on this page.

How much does Valheim weigh on PC?

To install Valheim you need 1 GB of free disk space.

What graphics card is needed for Valheim?

The minimum graphics card for Valheim: GeForce GTX 950; Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X. Recommended: GeForce GTX 1060; GeForce GTX 580.

How much RAM is needed for Valheim?

For Valheim, at least 8 GB of RAM is required. Recommended 16 GB.