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League of Legends PC requirements 2026 – Min & recommended specs
What build makes sense for League of Legends without overspending.
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 is among the more demanding titles in the PC4Games catalogue. Ultra settings and advanced post-processing need a recent mid-to-high-end GPU.
For a good experience we recommend a budget around $1,425 (PC4Games “comfort” tier). A $975 build handles 1080p on reduced to medium settings; for 1440p, high effects or streaming headroom, target $1,950 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 : $650 – $975
- ▸Recommended budget (comfortable 1080p–1440p) : $975 – $1425
- ▸Optimal budget (1440p ultra or 4K) : $1425 – $1950
PC4Games estimates — see full configuration below.
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Minimum and recommended PC specs for League of Legends
| Component | Minimum requirements | Recommended requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-3300 / AMD Ryzen 3 1300X | Intel Core i5-3300 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (haute fréquence) |
| RAM | 8 Go | 16 Go |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GTX 560 / AMD RX 480 (1 Go VRAM) | NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super / AMD RX 5600 XT |
| Storage | 16 Go | SSD 16 Go |
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 / 11 64-bit |
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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.
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.
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