Valheim needs at least GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970, and GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580 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 Valheim?

Minimum: graphics GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970, processor 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar, RAM 8 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580.

Can I run Valheim on the Steam Deck?

Valheim is rated Verified on Steam Deck by Valve. On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it platinum. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.

Can I run Valheim?

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Valheim needs at least GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970, and GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580 is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.

ReleaseSep 9, 2026
Playing now38 731
Steam user reviews93 % positive
Steam DeckVerified
ProtonDBplatinum

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Runs smoothly fromIntel Arc B570 10 GB~127 FPS · 1080p High

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Valheim system requirements

	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 RAM	16 GB RAM
Storage	1 GB available space	1 GB available space

Requirements checked on 27 October 2026.

Estimated FPS in Valheim

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

✓ Checked against real benchmarks, values corrected for this game.

Graphics card	1080p	1440p	5120×1440	4K
GTX 1060 6GB	60	44	29	27
GTX 1660 Super	86	64	42	39
RTX 2060	99	74	49	45
RTX 3060	133	98	65	60
RTX 4060	144	106	70	65
RTX 4060 Ti 8GB	170	126	83	76
RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	170	126	83	76
RTX 5060	174	128	85	78
RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	200	148	98	90
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	200	148	98	90
RX 9060 XT	187	138	91	84
RTX 3070	187	138	91	84
RTX 4070	229	169	112	103
RTX 5070	272	201	133	122
RX 7800 XT	240	178	118	108
RX 9070 XT	350	259	172	158
RTX 5070 Ti	347	257	170	156
RTX 4080	366	271	180	165
RTX 5080	400	296	196	180
RTX 4090	473	350	232	213
RTX 5090	500+	444	294	270

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Which graphics card do I need for Valheim?

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

1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~127 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~94 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
1440p High · 144 FPSGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB ~148 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
4K High · 60 FPSGeForce RTX 5050 8 GB ~60 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗

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Frequently asked questions

Can I run Valheim?: Valheim needs at least GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970, and GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580 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 Valheim?: Minimum: graphics GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970, processor 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar, RAM 8 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580.
What PC do I need for Valheim?: 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 127 FPS), paired with a fast processor. The PC builder puts together a complete, compatible parts list for Valheim.
Can I run Valheim on the Steam Deck?: Valheim is rated Verified on Steam Deck by Valve. On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it platinum. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.