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Genshin Impact's minimum PC requirements are Windows 10 64-bit, a 6th-gen Intel Core i5 or Ryzen CPU, 8 GB of RAM, a GTX 1050 or Intel Iris Xe graphics, and 110 GB of free storage. For smoother play, HoYoverse recommends a 7th-gen Core i7 or Ryzen 5000, 16 GB of RAM and a GTX 1060 6 GB.
Here's the short version:
- Minimum GPU: GTX 1050, or Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics.
- RAM: 8 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended.
- Storage: 110 GB or more.
- Recommended GPU: GTX 1060 6 GB.
- Verdict: one of the easiest big anime games to run, including on many recent laptops.
Genshin Impact minimum and recommended specs
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit or higher | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i5 (6th gen) / AMD Ryzen | Intel Core i7 (7th gen) / Ryzen 5000 series |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | GTX 1050 / Intel Iris Xe | GTX 1060 6 GB |
| DirectX | 11 | 11 |
| Storage | 110 GB+ | 110 GB+ |
Sources: HoYoverse's support page for the minimum and storage, and Game8's spec guide for the recommended setup. HoYoverse raised the minimum graphics card to the GTX 1050 in a past update, so older guides that list a GT 1030 are out of date.
Which budget GPUs are enough?
The GTX 1050 is the floor. Cards at that level or above include the GTX 1050 Ti, GTX 1650, GTX 1060, RX 570, RX 580 and anything from the RTX 20/30/40 series or RX 6000/7000 series.
To hit HoYoverse's recommended setup, you want a GTX 1060 6 GB or better. A GTX 1650 Super, GTX 1660, RTX 2060 or RTX 3050 are all in that range or above.
The honest answer for most people: if you bought a gaming PC in the last six or seven years, Genshin will run.
Can you play Genshin Impact on a laptop?
Often, yes — and that's what sets Genshin apart. Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics are listed in the minimum specs, which covers many thin-and-light laptops with 11th-gen Intel Core chips or newer.
What to expect on integrated graphics: low settings and a modest frame rate. It's playable for exploring, less comfortable in big fights.
Two laptop things to check:
- RAM: 8 GB works at minimum, but integrated graphics borrow part of your RAM. 16 GB makes a real difference here.
- Plug in: laptops often slow down their CPU and GPU on battery. Play on the charger.
Storage: 110 GB and growing
HoYoverse asks for 110 GB of free space or more. Genshin adds content with every version update, and updates need extra room.
An SSD isn't strictly required at minimum, but it helps a lot with loading times in a game this big.
Settings to lower first
If you're near the minimum, Genshin's graphics menu lets you tune a lot. In general:
- Lower Render Resolution first. It has the biggest effect on performance.
- Drop Shadow Quality and Visual Effects.
- Turn off Volumetric Fog and Reflections if they're on.
- Set a frame cap your PC can hold steadily rather than letting it jump around.
Is Genshin Impact worth playing on a budget PC?
Worth it if you want a big world to explore at your own pace, on an older desktop or a recent laptop. Skip it if you want the fastest, most demanding combat — that's Wuthering Waves' territory, with higher requirements.
Genshin Impact isn't on Steam. You can get it from HoYoverse's own launcher or the Epic Games Store.
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The bottom line
Genshin Impact runs on a GTX 1050 or even Intel Iris Xe graphics, with 8 GB of RAM and 110 GB of storage. That makes it one of the most accessible big anime games on PC. If you have 16 GB of RAM and a GTX 1060-class card, you're at the recommended level.
FAQ
Can I run Genshin Impact on 8 GB of RAM?
Yes, 8 GB is the official minimum. 16 GB is recommended, and helps most on laptops with integrated graphics.
Can Genshin Impact run on integrated graphics?
Intel Iris Xe is listed in the minimum specs. Older integrated graphics aren't.
How much space does Genshin Impact need on PC?
HoYoverse lists 110 GB of available storage or more.
Is Genshin Impact on Steam?
No. It's available through HoYoverse's launcher and the Epic Games Store.
