SteamVR

SteamVR

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run SteamVR on PC you need at least a Intel Core i5-4590/AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better processor and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 290 equivalent or better, with 4GB of RAM and 50GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel Core i5 and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 480 equivalent or better with 16GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against SteamVR with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for SteamVR.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: Intel Core i5-4590/AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 290 equivalent or better
  • RAM: 4
  • Storage: 50
Recommended
  • CPU: Intel Core i5
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 480 equivalent or better
  • RAM: 16
  • Storage: 50

SteamVR — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for SteamVR?
SteamVR needs at least a Intel Core i5-4590/AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better CPU and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 290 equivalent or better graphics card, 4GB of RAM and 50GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for SteamVR?
For a smooth experience, SteamVR recommends a Intel Core i5 and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 480 equivalent or better with 16GB of RAM.

How much RAM does SteamVR need?
SteamVR requires 4GB of RAM as a minimum, with 16GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run SteamVR?
The minimum graphics card for SteamVR is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 290 equivalent or better, while a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 480 equivalent or better is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.