PC requirements

LEGO The Hobbit System Requirements

LEGO The Hobbit needs at least AMD Athlon 64 X2 EE 3800+ (2*2000 Mhz) or similar Intel CPU, such as Intel Pentium Dual Core E2180 (2*2000 Mhz), 2 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS or ATI Radeon X1950 Pro or better graphics. For the recommended experience you want AMD or Intel Quad Core running at 4*2600 Mhz, 4 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 or ATI Radeon HD 5850 or better graphics.

Verified Sources: Steam store listing
LEGO The Hobbit minimum and recommended PC specifications
Component Minimum Recommended
Operating system Windows®XP SP3, Windows Vista/7/8 with latest service packs and updates installed Windows XP/Vista/7/8
Processor AMD Athlon 64 X2 EE 3800+ (2*2000 Mhz) or similar Intel CPU, such as Intel Pentium Dual Core E2180 (2*2000 Mhz) AMD or Intel Quad Core running at 4*2600 Mhz
Memory 2 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS or ATI Radeon X1950 Pro or better NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 or ATI Radeon HD 5850 or better
DirectX Version 10 Version 11
Storage 10 GB available space 10 GB available space
Additional notes Windows XP and DirectX® 9.0b and below not supported Windows XP and DirectX® 9.0b and below not supported
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Other platforms

LEGO The Hobbit is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:

Quick answers

Running LEGO The Hobbit on PC

Can my PC run LEGO The Hobbit?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does LEGO The Hobbit need?
10 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.