Dwarf Fortress System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Dwarf Fortress
Developer:
Bay 12 Games
Publisher:
Kitfox Games
Release date:
6 December 2022 (2 years ago)
User score:
4.3 / 5 (28 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.3 / 10 - not demanding

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Official Dwarf Fortress system requirements for PC

To run Dwarf Fortress, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 500 MB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce 9400 GT. As for your CPU, an Pentium D 915 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an A4 PRO-7300B or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
1GB of VRAM: Intel HD 3000 GPU / AMD HD 5450 / Nvidia 9400 GT
Pass CPU:
Dual Core CPU - 2.4GHz+
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
500 MB available space
Operating system:
XP SP3 or later, 64-bit
DirectX:
no data

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
(Any)
Pass CPU:
Dual Core CPU - 4GHz+
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
500 MB available space
Operating system:
(XP SP3 or later, 64-bit)
DirectX:
no data

Dwarf Fortress performance on your PC


Dwarf Fortress performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060

GeForce RTX 3060 is 105.6x faster than GeForce 9400 GT. Your GPU can run Dwarf Fortress at minimum settings according to Bay 12 Games.



Dwarf Fortress performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
A4 PRO-7300B

Core i5-12400 is 13.2x faster than A4 PRO-7300B. Your CPU can run Dwarf Fortress at recommended settings according to Bay 12 Games.


FAQ

When was Dwarf Fortress released?
Dwarf Fortress was released on 6 December 2022.
How much RAM do I need for Dwarf Fortress?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for Dwarf Fortress.
How many GB is Dwarf Fortress?
Dwarf Fortress occupies about 500 MB of disk space.
Is Dwarf Fortress a demanding game?
Dwarf Fortress is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.3 out of 10.

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4.3 28 votes

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