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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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Pavlov (Steam store picture)
Picture: Steam store, © Pavlov publisher

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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.

PC builds for Pavlov

Parts from our product guides: the lowest of each that reaches the game's minimum and recommended specs. Prices change every day, so Amazon shows today's price.

Minimum build

Plays Pavlov on low to medium settings

Recommended build

Plays Pavlov on high settings (the recommended specs)

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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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