MOBA
League of Legends PC requirements 2026
Free Riot MOBA — DX11, Vanguard/TPM, CPU before GPU for 144 Hz ranked.
Quick summary — which PC for League of Legends?
- Minimum setup: GeForce 9600GT / HD 6570 / HD 4600 (DX11 obligatoire), 2 Go (Riot, inutilisable avec Windows moderne), HDD.
- For smooth 1080p: target a PC around $325 – $425.
- For high 1440p: target $425 – $600 (GTX 1650 / RX 6400 / RTX 3050+ ; GTX 560 = reco Riot « papier » seule…).
- For comfortable 4K: target $600 – $775 and above.
- Best price-to-FPS value in 2026: the $425 – $600 tier.
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League of Legends on PC: hardware guide and performance
League of Legends is a major moba title on PC in 2026. This PC4Games page explains what the game actually needs from your CPU, GPU, RAM and storage — beyond the minimum lines shown on Steam.
League of Legends stays broadly accessible: the engine favours smooth frame rates over the heaviest effects. At 1080p, a balanced entry-level PC is enough for comfortable play with 16 GB RAM and an SSD for load times. In esports, the target is often 144–240 FPS rather than maxed-out visuals.
For a good experience we recommend a budget around $600 (PC4Games “comfort” tier). A $425 build handles 1080p on reduced to medium settings; for 1440p, high effects or streaming headroom, target $775 and above.
The official requirements table (minimum / recommended) and Amazon picks by budget tier are below. Use them as a baseline, then refine with the PC4Games comparator if you are unsure between desktop and laptop.
Suggested upgrade order: NVMe SSD first (loads and micro-stutters), then 16 GB RAM in dual-channel, then GPU and CPU. Update GPU drivers and enable Windows Game Mode before buying new hardware.
Direct answer: which PC to play League of Legends?
- ▸Minimum budget to run the game : $325 – $425
- ▸Recommended budget (comfortable 1080p–1440p) : $425 – $600
- ▸Optimal budget (1440p ultra or 4K) : $600 – $775
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Minimum and recommended PC specs for League of Legends
| Component | Minimum requirements | Recommended requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-530 / AMD A6-3650 (fiche Riot) | Ryzen 5 5500 / 5600 ou Core i5-12400F (1 % lows teamfight + 144–240 Hz) |
| RAM | 2 GB (Riot, inutilisable avec Windows moderne) | 16 GB dual-channel (4 GB = fiche Riot ; Discord + client demandent plus) |
| Graphics card | GeForce 9600GT / HD 6570 / HD 4600 (DX11 required) | GTX 1650 / RX 6400 / RTX 3050+ ; GTX 560 = reco Riot « papier » seulement |
| Storage | 16 GB HDD (Riot) | SSD NVMe 20–30 GB libres (client Riot + patchs hebdo) |
| Système / anti-triche | Win 10 19041+ ou Win 11 x64 + TPM 2.0 (Vanguard) | Win 11 à jour, Secure Boot/UEFI OK, Vanguard installé via Riot Client |
| Écran (ranked) | 1080p 60 Hz | 1080p 144 Hz (240 Hz si le CPU suit) : plus utile qu’une RTX 4070 |
Which PC to buy for League of Legends?
League of Legends runs on almost any modern gaming PC. A €400–600 PC easily exceeds 144 FPS at 1080p. If you also play other demanding games or stream, target a €600–800 PC.
| Configuration | 1080p mid-game (lane) | 1080p teamfight (1% lows) |
|---|---|---|
| PC $475 — : iGPU / GTX 1650 entrée | 90–160 FPS | 50–90 FPS |
| PC $650 — : Ryzen 5 + GTX 1650 / RX 6400 | 180–280 FPS | 120–180 FPS |
| PC $850 — : i5-12400F + RTX 3050 / 4060 | 250–400 FPS | 160–240 FPS |
| PC $950 — : six cœurs + RTX 4060 | 300–500+ FPS | 200–300 FPS |
FPS measured at 1080p. Results vary based on graphics settings, drivers, and game version.
Frequently asked questions about League of Legends
What is the minimum PC to play League of Legends?
LoL is very accessible: a €400 PC with a GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT + Ryzen 5 easily reaches 200–400 FPS at 1080p on medium settings.
How many FPS in League of Legends with an RTX 3060?
With an RTX 3060, expect 300–600+ FPS at 1080p on high settings — well beyond 240 Hz monitors. LoL is one of the least demanding games in the catalog.
League of Legends and Valorant, same PC?
Yes, both games have similar requirements (Riot Games engines). A PC calibrated for competitive LoL (200+ FPS) will run Valorant perfectly. A €600–800 budget covers both with headroom.