Can I Run Valheim?
Wondering if your PC can run Valheim? Released in 2021, it is a lightweight title for modern gaming PCs. Below you can detect your graphics card in the browser and get an exact FPS estimate at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, see how popular GPUs perform, and check the official minimum and recommended system requirements — all without downloading anything.
Will it run on your PC?
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Expected FPS by graphics card
High preset · average FPS · your benchmark may vary by CPU and settings.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1060 6GB | 70 fps | 49 fps | 31 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 93 fps | 65 fps | 42 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 96 fps | 67 fps | 43 fps |
| RX 6700 XT | 104 fps | 73 fps | 47 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 120 fps | 84 fps | 54 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 185 fps | 129 fps | 83 fps |
System requirements
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10 or later
- CPU
- 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar
- GPU
- GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970
- RAM
- 8 GB RAM
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Storage
- 1 GB available space
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10 or later
- CPU
- i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz
- GPU
- GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580
- RAM
- 16 GB RAM
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Storage
- 1 GB available space
- Network
- Broadband Internet connection
Valheim — frequently asked questions
Can I run Valheim on my PC?
Valheim is a lightweight game. The fastest way to know is to run the instant in-browser check above — it detects your graphics card and shows your estimated FPS in seconds. You can also compare your GPU against the table below.
What FPS will I get in Valheim at 1080p?
On a mainstream RTX 3060 you can expect around 93 FPS in Valheim at 1080p on high settings. Faster cards push well above 60 FPS; check the full table for your exact GPU.
Can a budget or older GPU run Valheim?
An entry-level GTX 1060 6GB gets roughly 70 FPS in Valheim at 1080p. Lowering the preset to medium or low improves that further — run the benchmark above for a precise read on your own hardware.
Is the Valheim FPS estimate accurate?
Our estimates come from real benchmark data across reference GPUs, interpolated for your card — typically within about 15%. Measured data points are labelled as such, and you can run the in-browser benchmark for a result tuned to your exact PC.
