Valheim
About Valheim
Valheim is Iron Gate Studio's survival and building game set in a procedurally generated world inspired by Norse mythology. Players take on the role of a Viking warrior spirit unable to enter paradise, sent by Odin to a purgatory realm called Valheim, where they must defeat five massive bosses to earn entry into Valhalla. Combining resource gathering, crafting, home and fortress building (with a realistic structural integrity system based on physics), and boat-building for sea exploration, the game also stands out for its simple yet striking low-poly visual style. Its 2021 Early Access launch achieved record sales figures on Steam, making it one of the most talked-about titles in the survival-crafting genre.
Valheim System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
Recommended System Requirements
Valheim — Estimated FPS by GPU
| Graphics Card (GPU) | Estimated FPS |
|---|---|
| RTX 4090 | 150 |
| RTX 4070 SUPER | 122 |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 98 |
| RTX 3060 | 87 |
| GTX 1660 SUPER | 70 |
Calculated at 1080p · High settings, with Ryzen 7 7700X held constant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Valheim system requirements?
Minimum System Requirements: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / AMD Radeon HD 6970, Intel Dual-Core / AMD Dual-Core, 4 GB. Recommended System Requirements: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon RX 480, Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5, 8 GB.
How many FPS will Valheim run at, and can my PC handle it?
With our reference setup (1080p, High settings, Ryzen 7 7700X), FPS Driver estimates about 150 FPS in Valheim on the RTX 4090, 98 FPS on the RTX 4060 Ti and 70 FPS on the GTX 1660 SUPER. Pick your exact hardware in the calculator above for a personal estimate.
What's the difference between minimum and recommended requirements?
For Valheim, the minimum configuration is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / AMD Radeon HD 6970, Intel Dual-Core / AMD Dual-Core, 4 GB, while the recommended one is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon RX 480, Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5, 8 GB. Minimum requirements are the least hardware needed to run the game at its lowest settings, usually around 30 FPS. Recommended requirements are the hardware suggested for a smoother experience at medium-high settings, typically around 60 FPS.
How can I get more FPS in Valheim?
In survival and sandbox games, large bases and many objects hit the CPU hard, so reduce view distance and object density, and install the game on an SSD to avoid stutter while areas load. Valheim recommends 16 GB of RAM, so check your memory before changing any other setting. Keep your graphics card drivers up to date, lower a few graphics settings (shadows, reflections, draw distance), close unnecessary background apps, and try disabling V-Sync. If you're considering a hardware upgrade: Hardware By Game