Elden Ring

Elden Ring

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Release date 2022-02-24
Engine in-house studio engine
Genre Action RPG
Metacritic 94/100
Steam 92%
What hardware does Elden Ring need?

Elden Ring has an FPSHQ demand score of 71/100: a demanding game — RTX 4060 / RX 7600 or better for high settings at 1080p–1440p. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

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About the game

Developer
FromSoftware, Inc.
Publisher
FromSoftware, Inc., Bandai Namco Entertainment
Release date
February 24, 2022
PC platforms
Windows
Mode
multiplayer / co-op
Steam reviews
833 000
Metacritic
94/100
Technologies and support
×
DLSS
×
FSR
×
XeSS
×
Ray Tracing
×
Path Tracing
✓
Multiplayer
×
VR

Elden Ring system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 10 Windows 10/11
Processor INTEL CORE I5-8400 or AMD RYZEN 3 3300X INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X
Memory 12 GB ОЗУ 16 GB ОЗУ
Graphics NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB or AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB
DirectX версии 12 версии 12
Storage 60 GB 60 GB
Sound card Windows Compatible Audio Device Windows Compatible Audio Device

64-разрядные процессор и операционная система

Дополнительно:

Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.

How big is Elden Ring and does it need an SSD

Elden Ring needs 60 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 8, 2026). requirements

60 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
99 %of 93829 games with an official size are smaller

The requirements of Elden Ring do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.

Elden RingElden Ring60 GBMedian of 2022 games (n = 9747)Median of 2022 games (n = 9747)1 GBMedian of 93829 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 93829 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBElden RingElden Ring60 GBMedian of 2022 games (n = 9747)Median of 2022 games (n = 9747)1 GBMedian of 93829 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 93829 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 8, 2026. The size is the free space needed to install; updates and DLC can make it grow. store.steampowered.com

Tip: keep extra space beyond the listed size — updates are downloaded first and installed afterwards.

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FPS on different graphics cards

FPS forecast for Elden Ring on current 2024–2026 GPUs. Switch the graphics preset — the table recalculates. Average FPS at 1080p / 1440p / 4K.

Graphics card Tier 1080p 1440p 4K
GeForce RTX 5090 S 60 60 60
GeForce RTX 4090 S 60 60 60
GeForce RTX 5080 S 60 60 60
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 60 60 60
GeForce RTX 4080 A 60 60 60
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 60 60 60
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 60 60 57
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 60 60 56
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 60 60 50
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 60 60 53
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 60 60 48
Radeon RX 9070 A 60 60 47

* Average FPS: real measurements where available, otherwise the unified FPSHQ model. Actual FPS depends on the CPU, game patch and drivers. Reference GPU models without overclocking. methodology

📊 FPS by graphics card (1440p, Ultra)

Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.

Which graphics cards can run Elden Ring

Cards at least as fast as the Steam minimum (NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB or AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GB). FPS is an FPSHQ model forecast for 1080p High, not a measurement.

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71
Demand
out of 100

The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Moderate load.

94
Metacritic
press score

Average review score.

92
Steam
% positive

Player reviews on Steam.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

71/100
FPSHQ load index
60FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High aggregated data
60FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra aggregated data
2
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
12GB
minimum RAM
2022
release year
In short

Can my PC run Elden Ring?

Elden Ring (2022): FPSHQ load index 71 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers about 60 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 about 60 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 2 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB or AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GB; minimum RAM: 12 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 3, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
71 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
60 FPS aggregated data
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
60 FPS aggregated data
updated · source: FPS Elden Ring, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Elden Ring?
Minimum configuration: INTEL CORE I5-8400 or AMD RYZEN 3 3300X, NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB or AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GB, 12 GB RAM, 60 GB of disk space.
Does the game support DLSS, FSR or XeSS?
DLSS: no. FSR: no. XeSS: no. Upscalers can boost FPS by 30–80% depending on the quality mode and GPU.
How big is Elden Ring and does it need an SSD?
Elden Ring needs 60 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 8, 2026). The requirements of Elden Ring do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Does the game have ray tracing?
No, not supported.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
What is the genre of Elden Ring?
Genre: Action RPG. Has multiplayer.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: FromSoftware, Inc.. Publisher: FromSoftware, Inc., Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game runs on the studio's in-house engine.
Is Elden Ring worth buying?
Metacritic score: 94/100. Steam user score: 92%. FPSHQ rating: —/5. Decide based on this data and our review above.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2022-02-24.
What FPS will I get in this game?
Use our FPS calculator for a precise forecast for your configuration. Above on this page is a compatibility table with popular GPUs at different resolutions and settings.
Can I play on a budget graphics card?
Minimum: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB or AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GB. If your GPU is weaker than the minimum, the game may not launch or may stutter badly. On the minimum GPU you usually play at 1080p low with FSR Performance.

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