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Can I run Elden Ring?
Elden Ring's official minimum spec names the GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB and CORE I5-8400 with 12 GB RAM; its recommended spec the GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10 (PcNova); for 1440p High it's the Arc B580 at £306.28 (PcNova).
Estimates, not benchmarks. We map the publisher's minimum / recommended specs onto SpecPrice's performance scores (GPU: RTX 4060 = 100; CPU: Ryzen 5 7600X = 100). Prices , UK shops only.
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Elden Ring official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB or AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GB | INTEL CORE I5-8400 or AMD RYZEN 3 3300X | 12 GB |
| Recommended 1080p High | NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB | INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X | 16 GB |
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, Elden Ring needs a GPU score of about 59: the 40th most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Resident Evil 4, Civilization VII, Rainbow Six Siege, Elden Ring Nightreign.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~41 3 GB VRAM | ~52 12 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 1080p High | ~59 8 GB VRAM | ~56 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 1440p High | ~94 8 GB VRAM | ~56 16 GB RAM | Arc B580 £306.28 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 4K High | ~159 12 GB VRAM | ~56 16 GB RAM | RTX 5070 £523.79 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
Cheapest GPUs for Elden Ring at 1080p High
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB score 155 16 GB
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti EAGLE MAX OC 16G Graphics Card - 16GB GDD
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Elden Ring?
NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB or AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GB; INTEL CORE I5-8400 or AMD RYZEN 3 3300X; 12 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for Elden Ring?
NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB; INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X; 16 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Elden Ring?
For the minimum spec (1080p Low), the cheapest card we price at UK shops is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10, which also meets 1080p High. Older or entry cards we don't price can also meet the minimum: see the official list above.
What GPU do I need for Elden Ring at 1440p?
About 94 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: Arc B580 at £306.28.
How much RAM does Elden Ring need?
12 GB for the minimum spec and 16 GB for High settings, per the publisher.
More
How it works: method and limits. Prices: cheapest current new listing per model at AWD-IT, Box, GamingKit, Laptops Direct, Novatech, PCHUB.UK, PcNova, Scan.