Torchlight III

Torchlight III

By Luigi R. Updated: June 2026

To run Torchlight III (2020) on PC you need at least a Quad-Core Intel or AMD Processor, 2.5 Ghz or Faster processor and a NVIDIA GeForce 470 GTX or AMD Radeon 6870 HD Series Card or Higher, with 4GB of RAM and 10GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a faster CPU and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 16GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Torchlight III with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for Torchlight III.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: Quad-Core Intel or AMD Processor, 2.5 Ghz or Faster
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 470 GTX or AMD Radeon 6870 HD Series Card or Higher
  • RAM: 4
  • Storage: 10
Recommended
  • CPU: N/A
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
  • RAM: 16
  • Storage: 50
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Building a PC to play Torchlight III at its best

Meeting the Torchlight III minimum requirements (a NVIDIA GeForce 470 GTX or AMD Radeon 6870 HD Series Card or Higher) is enough to launch the game, but it won't give you high frame rates at 1440p or 4K. The recommended NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 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 Torchlight III'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 16GB (ideally 32GB) of DDR5 RAM and a fast Gen5 NVMe SSD removes the stutter and long load times that can hold Torchlight III 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 Torchlight III with the free Can I Run It tool, or see the best GPU for Torchlight III.

Torchlight III — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for Torchlight III?
Torchlight III needs at least a Quad-Core Intel or AMD Processor, 2.5 Ghz or Faster CPU and a NVIDIA GeForce 470 GTX or AMD Radeon 6870 HD Series Card or Higher graphics card, 4GB of RAM and 10GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for Torchlight III?
For a smooth experience, Torchlight III recommends a faster CPU and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 16GB of RAM.

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

What GPU do you need to run Torchlight III?
The minimum graphics card for Torchlight III is a NVIDIA GeForce 470 GTX or AMD Radeon 6870 HD Series Card or Higher, while a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.