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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 590 8GB | Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti 8GB or AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT 12GB | Detecting... |
| CPU | Intel Core i5 8600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3500 | Intel Core i5-12400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Detecting... |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 30 GB | 30 GB | — |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 | — |
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About
Permafrost is a story-driven survival sandbox set in a frozen, post-apocalyptic world. Discover a vast lore-rich open world, alone or in co-op with up to 4 players. Explore, scavenge, craft, and build a network of shelters to outlast the cold.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run Permafrost on my PC?
To run Permafrost you need at least a GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or a Radeon RX 590 8GB, plus 16 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 8GB or a Radeon RX 6750 XT 12GB, plus 16 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for Permafrost?
Permafrost minimum requirements: GPU: Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 590 8GB, CPU: Intel Core i5 8600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3500, RAM: 16 GB, Storage: 30 GB, DirectX: Version 12.
What are the recommended specs for Permafrost?
Permafrost recommended specs: GPU: Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti 8GB or AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT 12GB, CPU: Intel Core i5-12400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, RAM: 16 GB, Storage: 30 GB, DirectX: Version 12.
How many GB is Permafrost?
Permafrost requires at least 30 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run Permafrost?
No — a GTX 1650 falls below the minimum GPU requirement for Permafrost. You would need a stronger card (roughly GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or better) for a playable experience.
Is Permafrost CPU or GPU intensive?
Permafrost is primarily GPU intensive. The minimum GPU tier is high relative to the CPU requirement, so the graphics card is the main bottleneck — upgrading your GPU will deliver the biggest frame rate gains.
Can Steam Deck run Permafrost?
Permafrost has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve yet. Its compatibility status is Unknown. You may still try it, but results can vary.
How many players can run Permafrost?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 90% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Permafrost and 45% meet the recommended one. We match every card in the survey against our GPU benchmark scores; the ones we identify add up to 82.6% of the survey, and the math runs on that part. It only measures the graphics card, not the CPU or RAM.
