What are the system requirements for Path of Exile?

Minimum: graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti or ATI Radeon HD 7850, processor Quad core 2.6GHz x86-compatible, RAM 8 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or ATI Radeon RX560.

Can I run Path of Exile on the Steam Deck?

Path of Exile is rated Playable on Steam Deck by Valve. On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it gold. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.

Can I run Path of Exile?

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Path of Exile needs at least NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti or ATI Radeon HD 7850, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or ATI Radeon RX560 is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.

ReleaseOct 23, 2013
Playing now108 788
Steam user reviews89 % positive
Steam DeckPlayable
ProtonDBgold

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Runs smoothly fromIntel Arc B570 10 GB~285 FPS · 1080p High

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Path of Exile system requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10	Windows 10
Processor	Quad core 2.6GHz x86-compatible	Quad core 3.2GHz x64-compatible
Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 650 Ti or ATI Radeon™ HD 7850	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti or ATI Radeon™ RX560
Memory	8 GB RAM	16 GB RAM
Storage	40 GB available space	40 GB available space

Requirements checked on 28 October 2026.

Estimated FPS in Path of Exile

High settings, no upscaling, with a fast processor (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Estimates from the game's requirements, not benchmarks.

Not yet checked against benchmarks, a rough estimate that can be off by 25 % or more.

Graphics card	1080p	1440p	5120×1440	4K
GTX 1060 6GB	135	100	66	61
GTX 1660 Super	193	143	94	87
RTX 2060	223	165	109	100
RTX 3060	298	221	146	134
RTX 4060	322	239	158	145
RTX 4060 Ti 8GB	381	282	187	171
RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	381	282	187	171
RTX 5060	389	288	191	175
RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	448	332	220	202
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	448	332	220	202
RX 9060 XT	418	310	205	188
RTX 3070	418	310	205	188
RTX 4070	500+	380	251	231
RTX 5070	500+	452	299	275
RX 7800 XT	500+	398	264	242
RX 9070 XT	500+	500+	385	353
RTX 5070 Ti	500+	500+	381	350
RTX 4080	500+	500+	403	370
RTX 5080	500+	500+	439	403
RTX 4090	500+	500+	500+	477
RTX 5090	500+	500+	500+	500+

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Online game: real FPS vary with region, server load and how many players are around you (towns, raids, sieges), so expect more spread than in single-player games.

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Which graphics card do I need for Path of Exile?

The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.

1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~285 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~211 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~211 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~128 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗

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Frequently asked questions

Can I run Path of Exile?: Path of Exile needs at least NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti or ATI Radeon HD 7850, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or ATI Radeon RX560 is recommended. Enter your graphics card and processor above to see your estimated FPS, or check your whole Steam library at once.
What are the system requirements for Path of Exile?: Minimum: graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti or ATI Radeon HD 7850, processor Quad core 2.6GHz x86-compatible, RAM 8 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or ATI Radeon RX560.
What PC do I need for Path of Exile?: For 1080p at high settings and 60 FPS, the cheapest current graphics card that gets there is the Intel Arc B570 10 GB (an estimated 285 FPS), paired with a fast processor. The PC builder puts together a complete, compatible parts list for Path of Exile.
Can I run Path of Exile on the Steam Deck?: Path of Exile is rated Playable on Steam Deck by Valve. On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it gold. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.