Can I Run Hollow Knight?
Team Cherry · 2017
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Can You Run Hollow Knight?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Hollow Knight’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Hollow Knight — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB) | GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300 | Intel Core i5-3470 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer | Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
Deterministic estimates based on Hollow Knight’s rendering demand. For your exact CPU + GPU, use the finder below.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
34 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
75 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
142 FPS
Great
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Check My PC →Hollow Knight System Requirements
Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer Processor: Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB) DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 9 GB available space
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer Processor: Intel Core i5-3470 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB) DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 9 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.