ARK: Survival Evolved

ARK: Survival Evolved

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run ARK: Survival Evolved (2017) on PC you need at least a Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better processor and a NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better, with 8GB of RAM and 60GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel Core i5 and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 16GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against ARK: Survival Evolved with our free Can I Run It tool, or estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better
  • GPU: NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better
  • RAM: 8
  • Storage: 60
Recommended
  • CPU: Intel Core i5
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
  • RAM: 16
  • Storage: 50

ARK: Survival Evolved — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for ARK: Survival Evolved?
ARK: Survival Evolved needs at least a Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better CPU and a NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better graphics card, 8GB of RAM and 60GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for ARK: Survival Evolved?
For a smooth experience, ARK: Survival Evolved recommends a Intel Core i5 and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 16GB of RAM.

How much RAM does ARK: Survival Evolved need?
ARK: Survival Evolved requires 8GB of RAM as a minimum, with 16GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run ARK: Survival Evolved?
The minimum graphics card for ARK: Survival Evolved is a NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better, while a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.