League of Legends System Requirements in 2026 (PC and Mac)
LoL system requirements in 2026, per Riot: at minimum a Core i3-530 or AMD FX-4100, a GeForce 400 series, HD 6570 or Intel HD 4600 graphics card, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB of storage and 64-bit Windows 10 (build 19041+) or Windows 11 with TPM 2.0. Recommended is a Core i5-8250 or Ryzen 3 1200 with 4 GB RAM and an SSD. On Mac, Riot lists an Apple M1 with 8 GB and macOS 12.
What are the LoL system requirements for Windows?
Riot’s official requirements page, updated September 22, 2026, lists these:
| Part | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i3-530 or AMD FX-4100 | Intel Core i5-8250 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
| GPU | GeForce 400 series, AMD HD 6570 or Intel HD 4600 | GeForce 560, Radeon HD 6950 or Intel UHD 630 |
| Graphics level | DX11-level hardware | DX11-level hardware |
| VRAM | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB HDD | 16 GB SSD |
| OS | Windows 10 (build 19041+) or Windows 11, 64-bit | Windows 11, 64-bit |
| Resolution | 1024×768, Low settings | 1920×1080, High settings |
Two details are easy to miss. Riot supports only retail versions of Windows, not Enterprise or Server editions. Many work laptops run Enterprise builds, so an office machine is not a fair test of whether your PC can handle League. And on Windows 11 you need TPM 2.0 switched on, because Vanguard, the anti-cheat League has required since 2024, depends on it.
Can League of Legends run on Windows 7 or 8?
No. Riot’s current list starts at Windows 10, build 19041 or newer, and older versions are no longer supported. If you’re on Windows 10, check your build in Settings, System, About (or run winver) before assuming it’s fine. Anything older than build 19041 needs a Windows update first, which on an old install can take a while, so do it before game night.
Windows 10 itself appears only in the minimum column. The recommended column says Windows 11. Read into that what you like, but if you’re buying or setting up a PC for League now, Windows 11 with TPM 2.0 on is the configuration Riot points to.
What are the LoL system requirements for Mac?
Riot lists one configuration for both minimum and recommended play on macOS:
| Part | Mac requirement |
|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M1 |
| GPU | Metal-capable GPU |
| Unified memory | 8 GB |
| Storage | 40 GB available |
| OS | macOS 12 |
| Resolution | 1680 by 1050 pixels |
What about Intel Macs? Riot says you can continue to play League on an Intel Mac, but its support now focuses primarily on Apple Silicon. So an older Intel MacBook may still run it. No promises on fixes, though. Our guide to League on a MacBook covers what to expect on different models, from the first M1 Air to current machines.
Note the storage line: 40 GB on Mac against 16 GB listed for Windows. That’s Riot’s own figure for available space. Leave room for patches. For how big the game actually is after install, see our page on the League download size.
Do you need a good PC to play League of Legends?
No, and that’s a big part of why League is so popular. Look at the numbers again. The minimum spec describes hardware that’s well over a decade old, and the recommended spec is roughly a mid-range laptop from 2018. Most PCs bought in the last few years run League comfortably.
Thing is, “runs” and “runs well” aren’t the same. The minimum spec gets you into a game at low settings and a small resolution. For smooth play at 1080p with high settings, aim for the recommended column, and give the game an SSD; loading screens on an old hard drive are noticeably slower, and a slow loader is the last one into every game.
What do the LoL system requirements mean in practice?
Here’s a rough translation of Riot’s two columns into everyday hardware. It isn’t an official chart, just a reading of the specs above.
- Old office PC or laptop from around 2010 to 2012 with an early Core i3 and 4 GB RAM: playable at low settings and modest resolution, near the minimum spec.
- Laptop from around 2018 with an i5-8250 class CPU, Intel integrated graphics and 8 GB RAM: right at the recommended spec, fine at 1080p with tuned settings.
- Any gaming PC or laptop from recent years: well above recommended, high settings at high frame rates.
- MacBook with Apple M1 or newer and 8 GB: meets Riot’s Mac requirement.
Put simply, if your computer is younger than about eight years and runs Windows 10 or 11, League will most likely run. The exceptions are machines with very little memory and old Windows builds, both fixable.
How do you check if your PC meets the LoL system requirements?
Windows shows everything you need in two places.
- Press Windows key + R, type dxdiag and press Enter. The System tab shows your processor, memory and Windows version; the Display tab shows your graphics card and its memory.
- For TPM, press Windows key + R, type tpm.msc and press Enter. It shows whether TPM is present and which version it is.
- For your Windows build, run winver and compare it with 19041.
On a Mac, open the Apple menu and choose About This Mac. It lists the chip, memory and macOS version. If the chip says Apple M1 or newer and memory is 8 GB or more, you meet Riot’s Mac requirement.
What if TPM 2.0 is turned off on Windows 11?
Turn it on in the BIOS or UEFI. Many PCs have TPM 2.0 built into the processor but switched off by default, often labelled Intel PTT or AMD fTPM in the firmware settings. Enable it, save, and restart. If League shows a VAN error related to security settings, that’s usually the reason; our list of Vanguard errors in League explains the specific codes.
Be careful in the BIOS (it’s easy to change the wrong thing). If you’re unsure, look up your motherboard or laptop model plus “enable TPM” for the exact menu.
Can you play League on a laptop with integrated graphics?
Yes. Intel UHD 630, an integrated graphics chip found in many laptops and office PCs, sits in Riot’s recommended column, and Intel HD 4600 in the minimum column. So a laptop without a separate graphics card can run League, as long as the processor and memory are up to it.
The catch is memory. Integrated graphics borrow from your system RAM, so a laptop with 4 GB total will feel tight once Windows, a browser and the Riot Client are open. With 8 GB, integrated graphics handle League at medium settings on most recent laptops (that’s the setup a lot of students play on). Keep the laptop plugged in, though, because many slow down their graphics on battery.
Does League of Legends run on Linux or a Chromebook?
Not officially. Neither appears in Riot’s requirements, and since Vanguard became mandatory in 2024, League needs Windows or macOS. Linux players used to run League through compatibility layers, but Vanguard closed that route, as we explain in our guide to League on Linux. Chromebooks are in the same position: no supported version, and workarounds that depend on Linux run into the same anti-cheat wall.
If you want to play on a budget machine, an older Windows laptop that meets the minimum spec is a far more reliable choice than any workaround. Is it worth the hassle to try anyway? Usually not.
How do you get more FPS on a low-end PC?
Lower the expensive settings first and leave the resolution alone if you can. A few steps help most on older hardware:
- Set shadows to off or low; they cost the most for the least visual gain.
- Lower effects and environment quality.
- Cap the frame rate a little above your monitor’s refresh rate instead of leaving it uncapped.
- Close browsers and launchers running in the background.
- On laptops, plug in and make sure League runs on the dedicated graphics chip.
- If the frame rate is fine but the game still feels slow, the cause is the connection, not the PC; check your ping to the League servers.
Our full guide to the best LoL settings goes through each option. Honestly, on hardware near the minimum spec, a stable frame rate matters more than pretty effects, so go low first and raise settings one at a time.
Will the LoL system requirements change?
Yes, from time to time. Riot says it tries to announce upcoming minimum spec changes a few months in advance, and that those dates can change, so its requirements page is the place to watch. The last big shifts were the end of support for older Windows versions and the move to DX11-level graphics hardware.
For what it’s worth, League stays one of the lightest big online games around, and the LoL system requirements are unlikely to jump suddenly. If your PC runs the game well today, it should keep doing so for a good while, especially with an SSD and up-to-date drivers.
FAQ
What are the minimum system requirements for League of Legends?
A Core i3-530 or AMD FX-4100, GeForce 400 series, AMD HD 6570 or Intel HD 4600 graphics, 2 GB RAM, 1 GB VRAM, 16 GB storage and 64-bit Windows 10 build 19041+ or Windows 11.
Does League of Legends need TPM 2.0?
On Windows 11, yes. Riot lists TPM 2.0 as required on Windows 11 because the Vanguard anti-cheat depends on it.
Can I play League of Legends on Windows 7?
No. Riot supports Windows 10 build 19041 or newer and Windows 11 only.
Can I play League on an Intel Mac?
Riot says you can continue to play on an Intel Mac, but support is focused primarily on Apple Silicon. The listed Mac requirement is an Apple M1 with 8 GB of memory and macOS 12.
How much RAM does League of Legends need?
2 GB minimum and 4 GB recommended on Windows. On Mac, Riot lists 8 GB of unified memory.
Does League need an SSD?
No, the minimum is a 16 GB hard drive, but Riot recommends an SSD, and it makes loading much faster.
