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Can I run Pavlov?

Pavlov (2024) is an action and indie game and a very demanding game for a PC. This is one of the heaviest PC games: high settings need a fast, recent graphics card.

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Choose the graphics card, processor and memory closest to yours. Not sure? On Windows press Win + R, type dxdiag and look at "Processor", "Memory" and the Display tab.

Pavlov system requirements

MinimumRecommended
OSWindows 10 64 bitWindows 10 64 bit
ProcessorQuad Core 3 Ghz+Six Core 4 Ghz +
Memory8 GB RAM16 GB RAM
GraphicsGTX 1070RTX 2080
Storage60 GB available space60 GB available space

Source: the official Pavlov Steam page, checked October 2026.

Which PC runs Pavlov?

To play it you need at least a GeForce GTX 1660 Super class graphics card, an Intel Core i3-6100 class processor and 8 GB of RAM. For the recommended (high) settings: a GeForce RTX 3070 or faster, an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 class processor and 16 GB of RAM.

Graphics card: minimum

  • GeForce GTX 1660 Super
  • GeForce GTX 1070
  • Radeon RX 5600 XT

Graphics card: high settings

  • GeForce RTX 3070
  • Radeon RX 6700 XT
  • GeForce RTX 5060

Processor: minimum

  • Intel Core i3-6100
  • AMD FX-8350
  • Intel Core i5-4460

Processor: high settings

  • Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
  • Intel Core i3-6100
  • AMD FX-8350

How common PCs do: GTX 1650 + Core i5-8400 + 16 GB: 40%, below the minimum, not playable well; RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600 + 16 GB: 94%, high settings; Laptop with integrated graphics + 8 GB: 40%, below the minimum, not playable well.

Parts with the same speed (and newer, faster ones) work too. Laptop versions of a graphics card are usually a little slower.

Upgrade picks for Pavlov

Parts from our product guides that reach the recommended specs.

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Graphics card for the recommended settingsAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Mid-range / 1440p

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
Graphics card for the recommended settingsAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

Mainstream / 1080p

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
Graphics card for the recommended settingsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

Mainstream / 1080p

AMD Ryzen 5 5500F
Processor for the recommended settingsAMD Ryzen 5 5500F

1080p budget gaming rigs

Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
Processor for the recommended settingsIntel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus

The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is a desktop processor from Intel. See the full specifications and the current price on

Samsung DDR5-4800 32GB
Memory (16 GB or more)Samsung DDR5-4800 32GB

The Samsung DDR5-4800 32GB is a memory kit from Samsung. Key details: DDR5, 4800 MT/s, 32GB. See the full specifications

Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5200 64GB
Memory (16 GB or more)Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5200 64GB

High-capacity gaming rigs

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Pavlov: questions

What are the minimum system requirements for Pavlov?
Minimum: OS Windows 10 64 bit; processor Quad Core 3 Ghz+; 8 GB RAM; graphics GTX 1070; 60 GB available space.
What are the recommended requirements for Pavlov?
Recommended: processor Six Core 4 Ghz +; 16 GB RAM; graphics RTX 2080; 60 GB available space.
What graphics card do I need for Pavlov?
At least a GeForce GTX 1660 Super, GeForce GTX 1070, Radeon RX 5600 XT or a card of the same speed for the minimum settings; for the recommended settings a GeForce RTX 3070, Radeon RX 6700 XT, GeForce RTX 5060 or faster.
Can a GTX 1650 run Pavlov?
Not well: the GTX 1650 is below the minimum graphics card for Pavlov. A whole PC with a GTX 1650, a Core i5-8400 and 16 GB of RAM gets 40% in our checker (below the minimum, not playable well).
Can Pavlov run without a graphics card (integrated graphics)?
Not well. The minimum is a dedicated graphics card (GeForce GTX 1660 Super class); with integrated graphics our checker gives 40% (below the minimum, not playable well).
Is 8 GB of RAM enough for Pavlov?
Yes for the minimum settings; 16 GB is recommended for smooth play.
How much storage does Pavlov need?
Pavlov needs 60 GB of free space. An SSD is a good idea for faster loading.

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