Best games for low-end PCs

37 of 102 games reach 30 FPS on Low at 1080p with Intel Iris Xe laptop graphics and 8 GB RAM in our estimates. Old laptop, integrated graphics or a budget card? Set your parts below and see which games still run, and read how to increase FPS on a low-end PC.

37 of 102 games reach 30+ FPS on Low at 1080p with Iris Xe 96EU, Core i5-8400 and 8 GB RAM (estimated).

Rough estimate Our index for the Core i5-8400 is interpolated from similar hardware, not taken from a direct test, so treat these numbers as a rough guide.

Dual-channel RAM Results for integrated graphics assume dual-channel memory (two RAM sticks or soldered dual-channel RAM). With a single stick, expect roughly 30–50% lower FPS.

Game	Genre	Low	Medium
Valorant	Esports shooter	215	203
Terraria	Sandbox	195	195
League of Legends	MOBA	176	176
Left 4 Dead 2	Co-op shooter	137	123
Roblox	Sandbox	137	123
Team Fortress 2	Hero shooter	117	92
Among Us	Party	114	88
Minecraft	Sandbox	95	74
Dead by Daylight	Horror	95	74
The Sims 4	Life sim	85	65
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition	Strategy	78	65
Hollow Knight	Platformer	67	52
GTA V	Open world	66	51
Dota 2	MOBA	66	51
Risk of Rain 2	Roguelike	66	51
Sid Meier's Civilization VI	Strategy	62	58
Stardew Valley	Farming sim	60	60
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition	Open world RPG	58	45
Counter-Strike 2	Esports shooter	56	44
Fortnite	Battle royale	54	41
Fallout 4	Open world RPG	54	42
Warframe	Action	50	39
Subnautica	Survival	50	38
Cities: Skylines	City builder	47	47
Factorio	Factory builder	46	36
Deep Rock Galactic	Co-op shooter	40	31
Apex Legends	Battle royale	38	29
War Thunder	Vehicle combat	38	29
Dark Souls III	Action RPG	38	29
It Takes Two	Co-op adventure	38	30
Overwatch 2	Hero shooter	37	29
Destiny 2	Shooter	36	28
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice	Action	36	28
Rocket League	Sports	34	26
Monster Hunter: World	Action RPG	34	26
Age of Empires IV	Strategy	31	24
Assassin's Creed Valhalla	Action RPG	30	23

Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate

Tips for weak PCs

Most games here also run at 720p, which adds roughly 50–80% more FPS on integrated graphics. Esports titles like Valorant, League of Legends and Counter-Strike 2 are built to run on modest hardware.

If a game is close to your target, a cheap RAM upgrade to 16 GB or a used entry-level card often makes the biggest difference.

Low-end PC FAQs

What counts as a low-end PC?

Roughly: integrated graphics (Intel UHD, Iris Xe, Radeon Vega) or an older entry card like a GTX 1050 Ti, a 4-core processor and 8 GB of RAM.

How can I get more FPS on a weak PC?

Play at Low settings, turn on FSR or other upscaling if the game has it, close browser tabs, plug in your laptop, and make sure RAM runs in dual channel (two sticks). Going from 8 GB to 16 GB RAM helps many newer games.

Is 30 FPS playable?

For story games, strategy and co-op, yes. For competitive shooters, aim for 60 FPS or more.

Why does dual-channel RAM matter for integrated graphics?

Integrated graphics use your system RAM as video memory, so memory speed limits them. Our estimates assume two sticks (dual channel); with a single stick, expect roughly 30-50% lower FPS.

Will this work on a laptop?

Yes. Integrated graphics such as Intel Iris Xe or Radeon 780M are in our list. Laptop versions of desktop cards (for example an RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) are matched to the desktop card, and usually run 10-30% slower. See how to check your laptop's gaming specs.