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Can I run Hollow Knight: Silksong?
Hollow Knight: Silksong's official minimum spec names the GeForce GTX 560 Ti and Core i3-3240 with 4 GB RAM; its recommended spec the GeForce GTX 1050. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10 (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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Hollow Knight: Silksong official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB) | Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300 | 4 GB |
| Recommended 1080p High | GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB) | Intel Core i5-3470 | 8 GB |
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, Hollow Knight: Silksong needs a GPU score of about 21: the 56th most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Fortnite, Overwatch 2, Lies of P, Counter-Strike 2.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~8 1 GB VRAM | ~15 4 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 1080p High | ~21 2 GB VRAM | ~28 8 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 1440p High | ~34 8 GB VRAM | ~28 8 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 4K High | ~57 12 GB VRAM | ~28 8 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
Cheapest GPUs for Hollow Knight: Silksong at 1080p High
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Hollow Knight: Silksong?
GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB); Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300; 4 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for Hollow Knight: Silksong?
GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB); Intel Core i5-3470; 8 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Hollow Knight: Silksong?
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 Hollow Knight: Silksong at 1440p?
About 34 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10.
How much RAM does Hollow Knight: Silksong need?
4 GB for the minimum spec and 8 GB for High settings, per the publisher.
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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.