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Can I run League of Legends?
League of Legends's official minimum spec names the GeForce 400 Series and Core i3-530 with 2 GB RAM; its recommended spec the GeForce 560. 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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League of Legends official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | NVidia: GeForce 400 Series; AMD: HD 6570; Intel: HD 4600 (1GB VRAM) | Intel: Core i3-530; AMD: FX-4100 | 2 GB |
| Recommended 1080p High | NVidia: GeForce 560; AMD: Radeon HD 6950; Intel: UHD 630 (2GB VRAM) | Intel: Core i5-8250; AMD: Ryzen 3 1200 | 4 GB |
Publisher notes
Minimum: Minimum
Recommended: Recommended
Riot lists "GeForce 400 Series": we use a GTS 450.
Source: Riot Games support: League of Legends minimum and recommended system requirements, fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, League of Legends needs a GPU score of about 9: the 57th most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Hollow Knight: Silksong, Valorant, Fortnite, Overwatch 2.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~3 1 GB VRAM | ~12 2 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 1080p High | ~9 2 GB VRAM | ~27 4 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 1440p High | ~14 8 GB VRAM | ~27 4 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 4K High | ~24 12 GB VRAM | ~27 4 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
Cheapest GPUs for League of Legends at 1080p High
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for League of Legends?
NVidia: GeForce 400 Series; AMD: HD 6570; Intel: HD 4600 (1GB VRAM); Intel: Core i3-530; AMD: FX-4100; 2 GB RAM (official, from Riot Games support: League of Legends minimum and recommended system requirements).
What are the recommended specs for League of Legends?
NVidia: GeForce 560; AMD: Radeon HD 6950; Intel: UHD 630 (2GB VRAM); Intel: Core i5-8250; AMD: Ryzen 3 1200; 4 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs League of Legends?
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 League of Legends at 1440p?
About 14 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 League of Legends need?
2 GB for the minimum spec and 4 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.