Genshin Impact System Requirements

To run the Genshin Impact PC requirements you will need an Intel Core i5 CPU, an NVIDIA GTX 1030 graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 30GB of space, and Windows 7 or later.

You don't need a powerful gaming PC to meet the Genshin Impact system requirements, as the game supports an operating system as old as Windows 7. Indeed, many people are able to enjoy it as one of the best free mobile games, so if even a phone can run it, you know you've not got much to worry about.

If you have an Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 processor paired with an NVIDIA GTX 1030 GPU, you'll meet the Genshin Impact minimum system requirements, and be well on your way to grabbing wishes and artifacts aplenty. 8GB is the minimum required RAM to play Genshin Impact.

However, if you want the smoothest experience, you'll want to stretch to meet the Genshin Impact recommended system requirements which require the slightly more powerful Intel Core i7 or Ryzen 7 gaming CPU, with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card. As for RAM, you'll need 16GB installed in your rig to get the best gameplay performance.

Genshin Impact size

The Genshin Impact download size on PC requires 30GB of available space regardless of whether you use an SSD or HDD as your storage solution. We generally recommend that you install the game on an SSD to ensure the best performance. So, if you need more space or want to make an upgrade, check the PCGamesN buyers guide for the best SSD for gaming.

Genshin Impact Steam

You can grab a free Genshin Impact PC download from here.

Unfortunately, there is no Genshin Impact Steam release. However, the game is available on PC, PS4, PS5, as well as Android and iOS mobile devices. Sign up via our link on PC for the best experience.

Genshin Impact optimization

If you're struggling to maintain 60 fps for the best Genshin Impact performance, try these tips:

• Turn VSync and anti-aliasing off
• Lower Shadow Quality
• Try the game's lowest graphical preset
  
• Lower your render resolution

Genshin Impact update

Genshin Impact updateversion 4.5 finally dropped on March 13, 2024, and we were introduced to a new 5-Star Character “The Thundering Seamstress” Chiori (Geo). We also got new equipment, new main story and the inevitable bug fixes as well as adjustments and optimizations.

Genshin Impact issues

If you experience slow Genshin Impact download speeds when downloading the game for the first time, we recommend pausing and resuming the download a few times until it picks up.

Genshin Impact crossplay

If you were hoping for Genshin Impact crossplay functionality, you're in luck! The game supports crossplay between PC, PS4, and mobile players.

Genshin Impact codes

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Genshin Impact will run on PC system with Windows 7 and upwards.

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Genshin Impact FPS - what frame rate can you expect?

How many FPS will I get on Genshin Impact? We reference thousands of reports from PCGameBenchmark users running our FPS tracking app to tell you exactly how Genshin Impact performs across a range of different settings and resolutions on the most popular PC gaming setups.

What frame rate does Genshin Impact run at?

Here are the typical frame rate samples

Avg FPS	CPU	GPU	RAM
634	Intel Core i7-4770K	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780	16 GB
209	Intel Core i7-4790	AMD Radeon RX 6600	8 GB
115	Intel Core i5-10300H	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650	16 GB
103	Intel Core i7-10750H	Intel UHD	16 GB
45	Intel Core i5-9300H	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050	16 GB

What frame rate does Genshin Impact run at? Check our FPS Calculator

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