Elden Ring — System Requirements, FPS Estimate & Refund Help
2022 · Action, RPG · FromSoftware · ESRB Mature · Metacritic 95
Official PC requirements
Publisher-published Minimum / Recommended values via RAWG, retrieved 2026-08-21. Real-world performance varies with drivers, resolution and your full build.
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Minimum: | Recommended: |
| Processor | OS: Windows 10 | OS: Windows 10/11 |
| Memory | Processor: INTEL CORE I5-8400 or AMD RYZEN 3 3300X | Processor: INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X |
| Graphics | Memory: 12 GB RAM | Memory: 16 GB RAM |
| Storage | Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB or AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GB | Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB |
| DirectX | DirectX: Version 12 | DirectX: Version 12 |
| Item 7 | Storage: 60 GB available space | Storage: 60 GB available space |
| Item 8 | Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device | Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device |
Multi-GPU FPS estimate
Estimated average FPS by GPU at 1080p / 1440p / 4K, derived from Elden Ring's demand tier (tier 6, Demanding (high-end GPU)) and published TechPowerUp-style relative-performance indices (RTX 4090 = 100), retrieved 2026-08-29. Planning estimates, not benchmarks.
| GPU | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 4090 | 112 | 74 | 43 |
| RTX 4080 Super | 100 | 66 | 38 |
| RTX 4080 | 97 | 64 | 37 |
| RX 7900 XTX | 107 | 71 | 41 |
| RX 7900 XT | 100 | 66 | 38 |
| RTX 4070 Ti Super | 86 | 57 | 33 |
| RX 7800 XT | 86 | 57 | 33 |
| RTX 4070 Super | 81 | 53 | 31 |
| RTX 4070 | 76 | 50 | 29 |
| RX 7700 XT | 78 | 51 | 30 |
| RTX 3070 | 70 | 47 | 27 |
| RX 6800 XT | 85 | 56 | 32 |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 62 | 41 | 24 |
| RX 6700 XT | 76 | 50 | 29 |
| RTX 3060 | 57 | 37 | 22 |
| RX 6600 XT | 64 | 42 | 24 |
| RTX 2060 | 51 | 34 | 20 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 43 | 28 | 16 |
| RX 580 | 49 | 32 | 19 |
| GTX 1060 6GB | 40 | 27 | 15 |
| GTX 1650 | 32 | 21 | 12 |
| Intel Arc A770 | 65 | 43 | 25 |
| UHD 770 (integrated) | 13 | 9 | 8 |
Method: a game's demand tier maps to a “GPU index needed for ~60 FPS at 1080p”; each GPU's relative index produces an estimate via a diminishing-returns curve, then scaled for resolution. Source: TechPowerUp GPU database (relative performance), 2026-08-29.
Frequently asked questions
Common pre-launch questions about Elden Ring, answered from official publisher and studio announcements (verified 2026-09-09). Configuration, fix and optimization guides are added after launch.
What are the system requirements for Elden Ring?
Minimum: Intel Core i5-8400 / 12 GB RAM / GTX 1060 3 GB. Recommended (1080p/60, editorial estimate where official numbers are unpublished): Intel Core i7-8700 / 16 GB RAM / GTX 1070 / RX Vega 56.
What is the best way to mod Elden Ring?
Use Mod Engine 2 + Seamless Co-op (offline/single-player); get mods from Nexus Mods. Mods are single-player only — never in online modes.
How do I fix Elden Ring crashing or not launching on PC?
Update GPU drivers, verify/repair game files, install community shader fixes where they exist, and disable overlays. See the Crash & Fix page.
How do I get better FPS in Elden Ring?
Lower Shadows, Volumetrics and View Distance first; enable DLSS/FSR/XeSS; cap the framerate. See the Optimization page.
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Fix & refund help →Fixes & guides for Elden Ring
Focused performance, crash-fix and refund references for this title — each opens a dedicated guide.
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Open →Can My RTX 4090 Run Elden Ring? FPS Estimate & System Requirements (2026)
Open →Can My RTX 4080 Super Run Elden Ring? FPS Estimate & System Requirements (2026)
Open →Optimize Elden Ring & build your refund case
Pick your GPU class and symptom for an ordered fix plan, then open the refund appeal generator for your platform. The fix plan and the appeal letter share one goal: get Elden Ring running — or get your money back.
Refund eligibility & appeal
Informational consumer reference — not legal advice.
My appeal package — Elden Ring
Refund window: under 2 hours played and within 14 days of purchase — no questions asked.
Appeal letter draft
Subject: Refund request — Elden Ring (Crashes / won’t start) Dear Steam Support, I am requesting a refund for Elden Ring, purchased on [purchase date]. The game is game crashes at launch or during play, which makes it unusable for me. Purchase details: - Game: Elden Ring - Platform: Steam - Purchase date: [date] - Playtime: 1 hour(s) - Issue: game crashes at launch or during play This is a genuine technical issue rather than a change of preference. I have included my system information and steps already tried. Please process a refund or offer an alternative resolution. Thank you, [Your name] [Account/order number]
Evidence checklist
- Receipt / order confirmation with date
- Screenshot or clip of the issue (error code, crash, FPS counter)
- System specs (CPU, GPU, RAM, OS, driver version)
- Steps already tried (driver update, file verify, reinstall)
- Server-status screenshot if the issue is online/matchmaking
Generated at GameFixPro · 2026-09-10
Release & version notes
Official release date: 2022-02-25. Ongoing patches and version history are published by the developer — for the latest patch notes, see the official store or support page. GameFixPro summarizes the official release only and does not invent patch dates.
About Elden Ring
The Golden Order has been broken.
Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between.
In the Lands Between ruled by Queen Marika the Eternal, the Elden Ring, the source of the Erdtree, has been shattered.
For the complete specification sheet and an expanded multi-GPU FPS comparison, explore Full specs & performance data on GameFigs.
Sources & attribution
- Game metadata (release year, genres, platforms, system requirements, description, cover art) via RAWG.io, retrieved 2026-08-21.
- GPU relative-performance indices via TechPowerUp GPU database (relative performance), retrieved 2026-08-29.
- FPS estimates on this page are GameFixPro planning estimates from the demand-tier + GPU-index model — not benchmark results.
- Pre-launch intelligence (release windows, settings, editions, pricing, beta dates) is compiled from each title's official publisher / studio announcements and is source-linked per item with its retrieval date (2026-09-09). Where a detail is from reporting rather than a primary source, the item's source line states so. This is preview material, not an official specification.
- Refund verdicts summarize each platform's published policy (Steam, Epic, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo) and are not a guarantee of outcome.
How the Elden Ring FPS estimate and refund verdict are computed
Each game is scored on a 0–9 demand tier from its published PC requirements (and a year/genre fallback when requirements are absent). The FPS estimate compares your selected GPU's relative-performance index against the tier's required index using a diminishing-returns curve, then scales for resolution. The refund verdict compares your playtime and purchase date against the platform's published window (14 days / 2 hours on Steam and Epic; discretionary on PlayStation; 14-day capped on Xbox; no-refund policy on Nintendo eShop for downloaded software) and weighs technical defects more favourably than preference changes. All outputs are planning guides — verify in-game with the built-in benchmark when available, and confirm policy with the platform before acting.