The Talos Principle

The Talos Principle

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run The Talos Principle (2014) on PC you need at least a Dual-core 2.0 GHz processor and a DirectX 11 class GPU with 1GB VRAM (nVidia GeForce 480 GTX, AMD Radeon HD 5870), with 2GB of RAM and 5GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Quad-core 3.0 GHz and a AMD RX 480 or NVIDIA GTX 970 with 4GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against The Talos Principle with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for The Talos Principle.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: Dual-core 2.0 GHz
  • GPU: DirectX 11 class GPU with 1GB VRAM (nVidia GeForce 480 GTX, AMD Radeon HD 5870)
  • RAM: 2
  • Storage: 5
Recommended
  • CPU: Quad-core 3.0 GHz
  • GPU: AMD RX 480 or NVIDIA GTX 970
  • RAM: 4
  • Storage: 8

The Talos Principle — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for The Talos Principle?
The Talos Principle needs at least a Dual-core 2.0 GHz CPU and a DirectX 11 class GPU with 1GB VRAM (nVidia GeForce 480 GTX, AMD Radeon HD 5870) graphics card, 2GB of RAM and 5GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for The Talos Principle?
For a smooth experience, The Talos Principle recommends a Quad-core 3.0 GHz and a AMD RX 480 or NVIDIA GTX 970 with 4GB of RAM.

How much RAM does The Talos Principle need?
The Talos Principle requires 2GB of RAM as a minimum, with 4GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run The Talos Principle?
The minimum graphics card for The Talos Principle is a DirectX 11 class GPU with 1GB VRAM (nVidia GeForce 480 GTX, AMD Radeon HD 5870), while a AMD RX 480 or NVIDIA GTX 970 is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.