Can I run RimWorld?
To run RimWorld at about 60 FPS on 1080p High you need at least a GT 1030 (older card) with a Ryzen 5 1400 and 4 GB RAM. Any current gaming card runs it at 60 FPS (RTX 3050 / RX 6500 XT class or better), even recent integrated graphics. Check your own PC below: estimated FPS at every setting, the official requirements and what to upgrade.
Updated
- Minimum for 60 FPS (est.)
- GT 1030 (older card)
- Suggested card to buy
- Any current gaming card runs this at 60 FPS (RTX 3050 / RX 6500 XT class or better, or even recent integrated graphics)
- Processor for 60 FPS (est.)
- Ryzen 5 1400
- Minimum for 30 FPS, Low (est.)
- GT 710 (older card)
- RAM
- 4 GB
Your PCExample PC
One click reads your graphics card from the browser. Nothing leaves your device.
Runs great: about 109 FPS in RimWorld at 1080p High (estimated).
Expect about 109 FPS in RimWorld at 1080p High (estimated). Best smooth setting for your PC: Ultra settings at 4K (107 FPS).
Estimated FPS at every setting
Average FPS on your PC. The ringed box marked "best" is the best setting that holds 60 FPS (smooth); the dashed box is the result above.
4K results for cards with 8 GB or less VRAM are often limited by video memory.
Smooth 60+ FPS · Playable 30–59 · Choppy under 30 · What is a good FPS?
Rough estimate Steam lists only generic requirements (no named graphics card), so the inputs are set from similar games and this estimate is rough.
Your parts vs this game
What to do next
Upgrade advice
No upgrade needed. Your PC handles RimWorld comfortably, so try higher settings or 1440p for better visuals.
RimWorld at a glance
RimWorld is a simulation game that came out on PC on October 17, 2018. The minimum graphics listed by the Steam store page: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or other shader model 4.0. It asks for 4 GB of RAM.
Our estimate: the minimum for a steady 60 FPS at 1080p High is a GT 1030 (older card), and a GT 710 (older card) holds around 30 FPS on Low. Any current gaming card runs it at 60 FPS (RTX 3050 / RX 6500 XT class or better), even recent integrated graphics. The game is fairly light on the processor; a Ryzen 5 1400 or better keeps up with 60 FPS. Even basic Intel UHD 630 graphics gets about 59 FPS on Low, so most laptops can play it.
RimWorld system requirements
| Part | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 | Not listed |
| Processor | Core 2 Duo | Not listed |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4000 or other shader model 4.0 | Not listed |
| RAM | 4 GB | Not listed |
| Storage | 1 GB | Not listed |
Parts named above: FX-8350.
Minimum for a steady 60 FPS at 1080p High (est.): GT 1030 (older card) graphics, Ryzen 5 1400 processor and 4 GB RAM. Any current gaming card runs it at 60 FPS (RTX 3050 / RX 6500 XT class or better), even recent integrated graphics.
RimWorld FPS by graphics card
Estimated average FPS with a Ryzen 5 5600 and 16 GB RAM. Highlighted: the minimum card for 60 FPS on High (GT 1030). Cells that stop at 134 FPS are held back by the Ryzen 5 5600, not the graphics card.
| Graphics card | 1080p Low | 1080p High | 1440p High | 4K High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHD 630 | 59 | 41 | 27 | Not recommended |
| GT 1030 | 134 | 103 | 70 | Not recommended |
| GTX 1050 Ti | 134 | 134 | 134 | Not recommended |
| Radeon 780M | 134 | 134 | 134 | Not recommended |
| GTX 1650 | 134 | 134 | 134 | Not recommended |
| GTX 1060 6GB | 134 | 134 | 134 | 92 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 134 | 134 | 134 | 134 |
| RTX 2060 | 134 | 134 | 134 | 134 |
| RX 6600 | 134 | 134 | 134 | 134 |
| RTX 3060 | 134 | 134 | 134 | 134 |
| RX 7600 | 134 | 134 | 134 | 134 |
| RTX 4060 | 134 | 134 | 134 | 134 |
| RTX 3070 | 134 | 134 | 134 | 134 |
| RTX 4070 Super | 134 | 134 | 134 | 134 |
| RX 7900 XTX | 134 | 134 | 134 | 134 |
| RTX 4090 | 134 | 134 | 134 | 134 |
Smooth 60+ FPS · Playable 30–59 · Choppy under 30 · What is a good FPS?
4K is marked not recommended for integrated graphics and cards with 4 GB of video memory or less. 4K results for cards with 8 GB or less VRAM are often limited by video memory.
Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate
Best RimWorld settings for your PC
- Budget PC (GTX 1650 + Ryzen 5 5600): Ultra settings at 1440p for about 134 FPS. 1080p High: about 134 FPS.
- Mid-range PC (RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600): Ultra settings at 4K for about 134 FPS. 1080p High: about 134 FPS.
- High-end PC (RTX 4070 Super + Ryzen 5 5600): Ultra settings at 4K for about 134 FPS. 1080p High: about 134 FPS.
Not sure what's in your PC? Use Detect my PC in the tool above, or open the FPS calculator.
RimWorld FAQs
Can I run RimWorld on a GTX 1650?
Estimated: about 134 FPS on Low and 134 FPS on High at 1080p with a Ryzen 5 5600 and 16 GB RAM. That's smooth even with some settings turned up.
What graphics card do I need for RimWorld at 60 FPS?
Our model puts a GT 1030 (older card) or faster at about 60 FPS on 1080p High (estimate); for 30 FPS on Low, a GT 710 (older card) is enough. Any current gaming card runs it at 60 FPS (RTX 3050 / RX 6500 XT class or better), even recent integrated graphics.
How much RAM does RimWorld need?
Minimum 4 GB (official). Below 4 GB, expect a noticeable FPS drop and stutter in our model.
Can RimWorld run on integrated graphics?
Estimated on Low at 1080p: about 134 FPS on Radeon 780M (recent AMD laptops and handhelds) and 59 FPS on Intel UHD 630. Newer integrated graphics can handle it.
How much storage does RimWorld need?
About 1 GB of free space, according to its Steam store page.