Hades
To run Hades (2020) on PC you need at least a Dual Core 2.4 GHz processor and a 1GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support, with 4GB of RAM and 15GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Dual Core 3.0 GHz+ and a 2GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support with 8GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Hades with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for Hades.
System Requirements
Minimum
- CPU: Dual Core 2.4 GHz
- GPU: 1GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support
- RAM: 4
- Storage: 15
Recommended
- CPU: Dual Core 3.0 GHz+
- GPU: 2GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support
- RAM: 8
- Storage: 20
Building a PC to play Hades at its best
Meeting the Hades minimum requirements (a 1GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support) is enough to launch the game, but it won't give you high frame rates at 1440p or 4K. The recommended 2GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support is a solid target, and stepping up to a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080 or Radeon RX 9070 XT gives you the headroom for ultra settings, ray tracing and high-refresh play. On mid-range cards, DLSS 4 and FSR frame generation can lift Hades's frame rate substantially, while a flagship RTX 5090 drives 4K at maximum settings.
The processor matters just as much: pairing your graphics card with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D or an Intel Core Ultra, at least 8GB (ideally 32GB) of DDR5 RAM and a fast Gen5 NVMe SSD removes the stutter and long load times that can hold Hades back. For modern textures at 4K, aim for a GPU with 12–16GB of VRAM so you never run short.
The same premium components also decide whether your rig is VR ready: if you game in virtual reality on a Meta Quest 3, Valve Index or PlayStation VR2, a strong GPU and CPU are what hold a steady 90 FPS. Check your exact setup against Hades with the free Can I Run It tool, or see the best GPU for Hades.
Hades — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum requirements for Hades?
Hades needs at least a Dual Core 2.4 GHz CPU and a 1GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support graphics card, 4GB of RAM and 15GB of storage.
What are the recommended specs for Hades?
For a smooth experience, Hades recommends a Dual Core 3.0 GHz+ and a 2GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support with 8GB of RAM.
How much RAM does Hades need?
Hades requires 4GB of RAM as a minimum, with 8GB recommended.
What GPU do you need to run Hades?
The minimum graphics card for Hades is a 1GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support, while a 2GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.
