Can I Run Terraria?
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game.
Can your PC run it? →System requirements
Minimum requirements
| CPU | 2.0 Ghz |
|---|---|
| GPU | 128mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+ |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Storage | 1 GB |
| OS | Windows Xp, Vista, 7, 8/8.1, 10 |
| DirectX | 9 |
Recommended requirements
| CPU | Dual Core 3.0 Ghz |
|---|---|
| GPU | 256mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+ |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 1 GB |
| OS | Windows 7, 8/8.1, 10 |
| DirectX | 9 |
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Can you run Terraria?
Terraria targets a mainstream modern PC: 128mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+ and 3 GB of RAM for the minimum, stepping up to 256mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+ for the recommended experience. No single part dominates the requirements, so a balanced mid-range build clears it.
Bottleneck: CPU
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Can my PC run Terraria?
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What are the minimum system requirements for Terraria?
The minimum requirements are CPU: 2.0 Ghz; GPU: 128mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+; 3 GB RAM; OS: Windows Xp, Vista, 7, 8/8.1, 10.
How much storage does Terraria need?
Terraria needs about 1 GB of available storage.
What is the bottleneck for Terraria?
On a typical modern PC (Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM), the tightest component for Terraria is the CPU.