Elden Ring PC Requirements and Performance Fixes
Elden Ring was notorious for PC performance issues at launch. Here are the specs needed and the fixes that have helped most players.
Elden Ring PC Requirements
Minimum:- CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 4 GB
- RAM: 12 GB
- Storage: 60 GB SSD
- CPU: Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB / AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 8 GB
- RAM: 16 GB
- Storage: 60 GB SSD
The PC Port Issues
Elden Ring launched in February 2022 with significant PC-specific problems:- Frame rate capped at 60 FPS initially
- Stuttering from shader compilation
- No ultrawide support at launch
- Mouse and keyboard feel sub-optimal compared to controller
Community Fixes
Elden Ring FPS Unlocker and More: A community utility that removes the 60 FPS cap and adds various quality-of-life improvements. The cap was officially raised in patches, but the tool adds additional options. Nvidia DLSS/DLAA mod: DLSS and DLAA were not included natively. Fan-made mods added DLSS support, significantly improving performance on RTX cards. ReShade antialiasing: Elden Ring's native AA implementation is weak. ReShade SMAA injection provides cleaner edges.Controller Recommendation
Elden Ring was designed for controller play. Using a PS4/PS5 DualShock/DualSense or Xbox controller on PC provides the intended experience. The game's icon prompts match controllers perfectly.Was this helpful?
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