Genshin Impact PC Requirements

Genshin Impact was released in 2020 on PC, consoles,  and mobile, making it one of the most accessible PVE games with a committed fanbase. That said, most hardware from the last 8 years can run a playable version of Genshin Impact on 1080p monitors or small led touch screens.

This article goes over the requirements to run Genshin Impact on PC and addresses how to optimize your settings for gameplay.

Genshin Impact PC System Requirements

Here are the minimum and recommended requirements to play Genshin Impact on PC:

Genshin Impact Minimum Requirements:

Operating System: Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
RAM: 8 GB
Graphics Card: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 1030 or better
DirectX Version: 11
Storage Space: 40 GB of reserved space

Genshin Impact Recommended Requirements:

Operating System: Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i7 or equivalent
RAM: 16 GB
Graphics Card: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 6GB or better
DirectX Version: 11
Storage Space: 40 GB of reserved space

Genshin Impact Frame Rates by System Specs

Between the minimum and recommended settings, you can get 60 FPS on integrated graphics solutions like the Ryzen 5 5600G/5700G by capping your frame rate and adjusting your settings to low. 

Playing on high or max settings requires a dedicated GPU for 1080p and above monitors. In this case, you can quickly achieve over 200+ FPS with an Intel i5-12600 or i5 13600 and RTX 3080ti or the best deal, in my humble opinion, the RTX 4070ti.

Optimizing Your In-Game Settings in Genshin Impact

If you have a lower-end system but are still experiencing lag spikes or frame tearing. Feel free to try the following before blaming your hardware:

Limit FPS in Settings

If your game settings reflect a refresh rate below or above your monitor maximum, then make sure to adjust accordingly. Frame tearing and lag spikes can occur if your PC is limited by settings or is trying to display graphics that overwhelm the graphics card to process.

Reduce Graphics Options

If you're still experiencing stutters and slowness, try changing your graphical settings for your system to spend less time on each rendered frame. While you may give up some detail in-game environments, the increased FPS is worth the trade-off.

Playing Genshin Impact On Laptop

Between desktops and mobile phones, gaming laptops are a great way to play Genshin impact at and beyond 60 frames per second. You should be clear if your laptop fits the initial criteria above or has the specific mobile version of the CPUs and GPUs listed above!

Final Thoughts: Does Genshin Impact Need a Good PC?

Any PC or laptop from around 2014 or any phone from 2014/2015 onward can run Genshin Impact. There are no hitches to being able to play no matter what system you are in. Depending on your method of choice, you may find that migrating your account from PS4 to Xbox or back to PC or mobile may be complex depending on specific settings with Sony’s account ecosystem; however, they are all still playable.

Running Genshin Impact on PC FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions regarding Genshin Impact on PC.

Can Genshin Impact Run on a Low-End PC?

Genshin Impact can run on PC harder released from 2014 to today. Your FPS and requirements may vary depending on your hardware. A cheap, more efficient option for gaming is to get an integrated graphics option on a PC.

Can 4GB RAM Run Genshin Impact?

No, the minimum requirement for Genshin Impact is 8GB. Even still, the recommended amount is 16GB for optimum system utilization. As for speed, Genshin Impact does not list a pre-determined RAM speed, but anything above 1800Mhz will likely keep the FPS above 30.

What Graphics Card is Best for Genshin Impact?

The best graphics card for Genshin Impact price and performance wise is the newest RTX 4070ti. While not the only option, the RTX 30, 20, and GTX 10 series down to the GTX 1060 6GB is the baseline for recommended GPUs. 

Summary of Genshin Impact System Requirements

No matter if you are playing on a console, mobile, or PC, Genshin Impact can be easily played on most platforms. PC is the lead choice due to the customization, input options, and scale in performance and detail. 

At Apex Gaming PCs, we are committed to providing the best integrated and dedicated graphics options for a system looking to play Genshin Impact. Our custom gaming PCs are built to order and offer various parts at multiple prices. Whatever your Genshin Impact experience needs, we hope to be of service at Apex!

Written By William Wilson

Header Photo Credit:  COGNOSPHERE PTE

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