PC requirements
Path of Exile System Requirements
Path of Exile needs at least Quad core 2.6GHz x86-compatible, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 650 Ti or ATI Radeon™ HD 7850 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Quad core 3.2GHz x64-compatible, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti or ATI Radeon™ RX560 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Quad core 2.6GHz x86-compatible | Quad core 3.2GHz x64-compatible |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 650 Ti or ATI Radeon™ HD 7850 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti or ATI Radeon™ RX560 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 40 GB available space | 40 GB available space |
| Additional notes | — | Solid state storage is recommended |
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Quick answers
Running Path of Exile on PC
Can my PC run Path of Exile?
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 Path of Exile need?
40 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.