Terraria

Terraria

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run Terraria (2011) on PC you need at least a 2.0 Ghz processor and a 128mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+, with 8GB of RAM and 50GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Dual Core 3.0 Ghz and a 256mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+ with 4GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Terraria with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for Terraria.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: 2.0 Ghz
  • GPU: 128mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+
  • RAM: 8
  • Storage: 50
Recommended
  • CPU: Dual Core 3.0 Ghz
  • GPU: 256mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+
  • RAM: 4
  • Storage: 50

Terraria — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for Terraria?
Terraria needs at least a 2.0 Ghz CPU and a 128mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+ graphics card, 8GB of RAM and 50GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for Terraria?
For a smooth experience, Terraria recommends a Dual Core 3.0 Ghz and a 256mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+ with 4GB of RAM.

How much RAM does Terraria need?
Terraria requires 8GB of RAM as a minimum, with 4GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run Terraria?
The minimum graphics card for Terraria is a 128mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+, while a 256mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+ is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.