Can I run Stronghold: Definitive Edition?

Stronghold: Definitive Edition (2023) is a simulation and strategy game and a very light game for a PC. It even runs on integrated graphics, so most laptops and office PCs can play it.

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Stronghold: Definitive Edition system requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10/11 64 Bit	Not listed
Processor	Intel Core i3-3220 or equivalent	Not listed
Memory	6 GB RAM	Not listed
Graphics	Graphics Card with 2GB VRAM (for 1080p) or 3GB VRAM (for 1440p) or 4GB VRAM (for 4k)	Not listed
Storage	4 GB available space	Not listed

Source: the official Stronghold: Definitive Edition Steam page, checked October 2026.

Which PC runs Stronghold: Definitive Edition?

To play it you need at least a GeForce GTX 960 class graphics card, an Intel Core i3-6100 class processor and 6 GB of RAM. For the recommended (high) settings: integrated graphics (Intel UHD / Iris Xe) or any graphics card, an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 class processor and 2 GB of RAM.

Graphics card: minimum

GeForce GTX 960
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Radeon RX 570

Graphics card: high settings

Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated)
GeForce GT 1030
GeForce GTX 750 Ti

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: 100%, high settings; RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600 + 16 GB: 100%, 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 Stronghold: Definitive Edition

Parts from our product guides that reach the recommended specs.

Graphics card for the recommended settingsIntel Arc B580

Budget / 1080p-1440p

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

Mid-range / 1440p

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

Mainstream / 1080p

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Processor for the recommended settingsAMD Ryzen 5 5500F

1080p budget gaming rigs

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Processor for the recommended settingsIntel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus

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Stronghold: Definitive Edition: questions

What are the minimum system requirements for Stronghold: Definitive Edition?

Minimum: OS Windows 10/11 64 Bit; processor Intel Core i3-3220 or equivalent; 6 GB RAM; graphics Graphics Card with 2GB VRAM (for 1080p) or 3GB VRAM (for 1440p) or 4GB VRAM (for 4k); 4 GB available space.

What are the recommended requirements for Stronghold: Definitive Edition?

Recommended: .

What graphics card do I need for Stronghold: Definitive Edition?

At least a GeForce GTX 960, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 570 or a card of the same speed for the minimum settings; for the recommended settings a Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated), GeForce GT 1030, GeForce GTX 750 Ti or faster.

Can a GTX 1650 run Stronghold: Definitive Edition?

Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum graphics and the recommended graphics too. A whole PC with a GTX 1650, a Core i5-8400 and 16 GB of RAM gets 100% in our checker (high settings).

Can Stronghold: Definitive Edition run without a graphics card (integrated graphics)?

Not well. The minimum is a dedicated graphics card (GeForce GTX 960 class); with integrated graphics our checker gives 40% (below the minimum, not playable well).

Is 8 GB of RAM enough for Stronghold: Definitive Edition?

Yes. 8 GB meets the recommended memory for Stronghold: Definitive Edition.

How much storage does Stronghold: Definitive Edition need?

Stronghold: Definitive Edition needs 4 GB of free space.

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