Elden Ring vs The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: System Requirements Compared (2026)
Side-by-side PC requirements for Elden Ring and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
Last updated 2026-09-09 · evergreen reference
Elden Ring and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt sit at demand tiers 5/9 and 4/9. Elden Ring is the harder of the two to run; The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the lighter install. Below is a direct spec comparison.
Elden Ring vs The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: requirements
Demand tier, recommended GPU and 1440p GPU need.
Head-to-head
Elden Ring vs The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (estimates, not benchmarks).
| Game | Demand tier | Rec. GPU (60fps/1080p) | GPU for 60fps/1440p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elden Ring | tier 5/9 | GTX 1660 Super | RX 6600 XT |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | tier 4/9 | GTX 1650 | RX 580 |
Verdict
Which is heavier.
Heavier title
Elden Ring needs roughly a GTX 1660 Super-class GPU for smooth 1080p, versus a GTX 1650 class for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
Which should you install first
A practical tie-breaker.
Start with the lighter title
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the easier install on weaker hardware. If your PC clears The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt comfortably, Elden Ring is the next step up.
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