Genshin Impact System Requirements on PC and Mobile: Minimum and Recommended

Genshin Impact is one of the most successful games of the decade: an open-world action RPG from HoYoverse that has attracted tens of millions of players on PC, PlayStation, Android and iOS, with revenue counted in billions of dollars. The seventh nation, Snezhnaya, arrived in late 2025, and the game keeps growing — along with the client size and requirements. Here's a look at the current official PC system requirements, how big the game is and what hardware you need for comfortable exploration of Teyvat.

Which platforms Genshin Impact is on

The game is available on:

• PC — the official HoYoverse launcher and Epic Games Store;
• consoles — PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 (the PS5 version has improved graphics and faster loading);
• mobile devices — Android and iOS with cross-save between all platforms.

Below are the requirements for the PC version. It exists only as 64-bit and requires DirectX 11.

Official Genshin Impact system requirements on PC

Requirements listed by HoYoverse on the game's official website:

Important: the official 30 GB is long-outdated data. With the release of Snezhnaya and seven nations, the full client weighs much more — see the real installation size in the questions section below.

What PC do you need for comfortable play

The official minimum means "the game will launch at low settings in 720p". Comfortable exploration of Teyvat demands more:

• 60 FPS at medium settings (1080p) — a GPU like GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT, 16 GB RAM, a recent quad-core CPU.
• High settings, 60 FPS (1080p/1440p) — RTX 3060 / RX 6600 and above, 16 GB RAM, a six-core CPU like Ryzen 5 5600 / Core i5-12400F.
• Maximum settings in 4K — RTX 4070 / RX 7800 XT, 32 GB RAM. Genshin Impact doesn't support ray tracing, so the focus is on raw performance and video memory.

A Genshin Impact trait: the game limits FPS on mobile devices and consoles, while on PC the cap is 60 FPS in the normal mode (120 FPS is available on iPad Pro and some Android flagships). On PC, unlocking above 60 frames is only possible through third-party tools, which isn't recommended due to ban risk.

Will Genshin Impact run on a weak PC or laptop

Yes, thanks to the modest minimum requirements. A GT 1030 and 8 GB RAM is 2017 hardware, so the game runs on most office and gaming machines from recent years. On recent integrated graphics (Intel Iris Xe with dual-channel memory, AMD Radeon 680M) expect 30–45 FPS at low settings in 720p–900p. Tips for weak machines:

• set graphics to "Lowest" and lower the render resolution to 0.8;
• turn off anti-aliasing and effects — they're the heaviest in combat;
• definitely enable dual-channel memory mode — for integrated graphics that's a 30–50% FPS boost;
• close background apps — 8 GB RAM without extra processes works noticeably more stable.

On Steam Deck the game runs well: 60 FPS at medium-low settings — HoYoverse officially supports it.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Genshin Impact in 2026?
With the release of Snezhnaya, the full PC client takes about 110–130 GB. On mobile devices — 30–40 GB depending on the platform. Make sure you have spare disk space before major updates.

Is Genshin Impact paid?
No, the game is completely free with in-app purchases. The main monetization is "wishes" (the gacha system) for new characters and weapons.

Do you need a constant internet connection?
Yes, even for single-player: Genshin Impact requires a constant connection to HoYoverse servers.

What are the mobile version requirements?
Android minimum — version 8.1, 4 GB RAM and a Snapdragon 845-class processor. For iOS — iPhone 8 or newer (iOS 12+). Comfortable play requires a recent flagship chip.

Why does Genshin Impact stutter on a powerful PC?
Most often the culprits are outdated drivers, background apps or power-saving settings. Also check that the game uses the discrete GPU rather than the integrated one.

Conclusion

Genshin Impact remains one of the most accessible major RPGs: the official minimum is a Core i5, 8 GB RAM and GT 1030, while the recommended GTX 1060 and 16 GB deliver comfortable play at high settings. For stable 60 FPS at medium-high settings, get an RTX 3060 and 16 GB RAM, and don't forget the SSD — with a 130 GB client it saves tens of minutes on loading screens. The mobile version is also forgiving: recent flagships run the game at maximum settings.