Here are the Elgato 4K X System Requirements.
Using 4K X in recording and streaming software other than 4K Capture Utility software, such as OBS Studio, XSplit, StreamLabs Desktop, and others, will have different system requirements.
System Requirements
Operating System
Windows:
- Windows 10 (64-bit)
- CPU: 6th generation Intel Core i5 CPU (i5-6xxx) / AMD Ryzen 5 (3600) or better
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10xx (or better)
- USB: 3.2 Gen 2 port (USB 3.2 Gen 1 works with reduced capture resolution)
- RAM: 8 GB RAM
macOS:
- macOS 11 Big Sur or later
- CPU: Apple M1 Chip or 4th generation quad‑core Intel Core i5 CPU (i5-4xxx or comparable)
- Graphics: Apple M1 integrated graphics or dedicated GPU (NVIDIA)
- USB: 3.2 Gen 2 port (USB 3.2 Gen 1 works with reduced capture resolution)
- RAM: 8 GB RAM
iPadOS:
- iPad with USB-C Port
- iPadOS 17 or newer
- Internet connection
*A processor with a suffix like "U" (Ultra-low voltage) or "M" is not recommended since it will have significantly lower performance. For example, the i7-4510U might seem powerful, but the U suffix indicates that it performs much less than other i7 processors.
Intel Pentium and Celeron processors do not meet the minimum specifications.
Windows GPU requirements
These GPU requirements are based on video encoding acceleration in the Elgato 4K Capture Utility software. Encoding support in software such as OBS Studio will differ.
NVIDIA
- 4K60 HDR - GeForce 10xx (GTX 1050) or better
- 4K60 SDR - GeForce GTX 9xx (GTX 950) or better
AMD
- 4K60 SDR or 1080p60 SDR - Radeon RX Vega or better
Windows RAM requirements
- 8GB or more
- Memory operating in dual-channel (This requires two or more physical sticks of RAM installed)
Note: The 4K X will also work on a USB type A port as long as both the port and the cable can meet the USB 3.2 specification.
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