Best Laptops For RuneScape

RuneScape is a free to play MMORPG that can be played from within your web browser. The game was one of the first MMORPGs on the market, releasing in 2001 and being recognised as one of the most updated games on the internet. It has over 200 million users register during it's decade-plus long run.

When RuneScape first released in 2001, the only way to play it was via your web browser. Since 2016, you can now download the client version of RuneScape, which can run more smoothly on your computer without the overhead of your browser. The game has gone through many graphical iterations, with the current form bringing it up to modern standards.

Click here for the best laptops for Old School RuneScape.

RuneScape does not require a powerful computer run. You can play it on most, however, if you want to play the game on high-details, it's recommended to have a powerful machine. The system requirements are broken down into three categories:

High Detail

Processor (CPU): Intel i5 or i7 / AMD Athlon X2 or better
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD (non M or Mobility) / nVidia GeForce 1xx/2xx/3xx/4xx/5xx/6xx (excluding M / Mobile or Go)
Memory: 4GB DDR3+
Video Settings: Graphic Details on High. All options turned on.
Renderer: DirectX or OpenGL
Rating: Excellent
FPS?: 40-50*
Tips: None, your PC rocks.

Medium Detail

Processor (CPU): Intel i3 / AMD Phenom II X4 or better
Graphics: Most ATI HD and nVidia video cards (excluding M / Mobile or Go)
Memory: 4GB DDR3+
Video Settings: Medium. Particles set to medium. Water detail set to low. Shadows set to static.
Renderer: DirectX or OpenGL
Rating: Good.
FPS?: 35-50*
Tips: Consider upgrading graphics if you're experiencing low FPS.

Low Detail

Processor (CPU): Intel Dual Core or Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD A series or C series or E series
Graphics: ATI Radeon Mobility, Radeon Xseries, nVidia M and Go series
Memory: 2GB DDR2+
Video Settings: Low
Renderer: DirectX (Windows) or OpenGL (Mac)
Rating: Below Average.
FPS?: 20-30*
Tips: Consider either switching to a Desktop, or sourcing a laptop with higher-end graphics.

Safe Mode

Processor (CPU): Intel Pentium, Intel Celeron, Intel Core and Intel Mobile or AMD Mobile series/single and Dual core.
Graphics: SiS, Matrox, Intel GMA series, Intel HD series, Via Chrome, GeForce 4, ATI 9xxxx
Memory: 1GB DDR+
Video Settings: Safe Mode
Renderer: Safe Mode (runs directly from your CPU)
Rating: Poor.
FPS?: 5-20*
Tips: Consider upgrading your PC.

* Note: This is only a guided FPS, your results may vary widely.

This list was last updated on February 2018.

Budget Laptops For RuneScape

They should all run RuneScape just fine with minimal in-game lag. Some settings can be tweaked in-game to lower the graphics processing usage, which will also help with performance.

Computer	CPU	RAM	Storage	Graphics	Purchase
ASUS F512JA-AS34 VivoBook 15 Thin and Light Laptop
	Intel i3-1005G1	8GB	128GB SSD	Intel UHD Graphics	Check Price On Amazon
ALLDOCUBE GT Book Laptop 14-inch PC
	Intel Celeron Jasper Lake N5100	12GB	256GB SSD	Intel UHD	Check Price On Amazon
2022 Lenovo IdeaPad 3i 15 Touchscreen Laptop
	Intel i3-1115G	8GB	256GB SSD	Intel UHD	Check Price On Amazon
2020 ASUS VivoBook 15 15.6 Inch FHD
	AMD Ryzen 3 3200U	16GB DDR4 RAM	256GB SSD	AMD Radeon Vega 3	Check Price On Amazon
HP 17.3 Full HD (1920 x 1080) Laptop
	i5-1135G7	8GB	256GB SSD	Intel Iris Xe Graphics	Check Price On Amazon
BMAX 14.1" Laptop AMD Ryzen 5 3450U
	AMD Ryzen 5 3450U	8GB	512GB SSD	AMD Radeon Vega 8	Check Price On Amazon

Last Updated on March 2022

Best Laptops For RuneScape

If you want a computer with a little more power behind it and a computer that won't need to be upgraded in a couple of years, consider these best laptops for RuneScape.

Computer	CPU	RAM	Storage	Graphics	Purchase
Dell Gaming G3 15 3500 15.6 Inch Full HD 120Hz Gaming Laptop
	i5-10300H	8GB	512GB SSD	GTX 1650 Ti	Check Price On Amazon
2019 ASUS ROG 15.6" FHD Gaming Laptop
	i7-9750H	16GB	1TB HDD + 512GB SSD	GTX 1650	Check Price On Amazon
Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop
	Intel Core i7-9750H	16GB	256GB NVMe SSD	RTX 2060	Check Price On Amazon
HP - Pavilion 15.6 - Gaming Laptop
	AMD Ryzen 5	8GB	256GB SSD	GTX 1650	Check Price On Amazon
2020 Asus TUF 15.6 FHD Premium Gaming Laptop
	i5-10300H	16GB	1TB SSD	GTX 1650Ti 4GB	Check Price On Amazon
ASUS TUF VR Ready Gaming Laptop
	AMD Ryzen 7-4800H	8GB	512GB	RTX 2060	Check Price On Amazon

Last Updated on January 2021

High-End Laptops For RuneScape

High-End laptops are beast machines that can run most games well. You won't struggle to run RuneScape at all with any of these machines since they are finely tuned to run intensive graphical games.

Computer	CPU	RAM	Storage	Graphics	Purchase
Acer Predator Helios 300 Gaming Laptop
	Intel i7-10750H	16GB	512GB NVMe SSD	GeForce RTX 2060	Check Price On Amazon
Dell Gaming G3 15 3500 15.6 Inch Full HD 120Hz Gaming Laptop
	i5-10300H	8GB	512GB SSD	GTX 1650 Ti	Check Price On Amazon
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-54-760S Gaming Laptop
	i7-11800H	16GB	512GB SSD	RTX 3060	Check Price On Amazon
MSI GP66 Leopard Gaming Laptop
	i7-11800H	16GB	512GB SSD	RTX 3070	Check Price On Amazon
Alienware m15 R4 RTX 3070
	i7-10870H	16GB DDR4	1TB SSD	RTX 3070	Check Price On Amazon
MSI Crosshair17 17.3"
	i7-11800H	16GB	512GB SSD	RTX 3060	Check Price On Amazon
ASUS ROG Strix G15 (2021) Gaming Laptop
	AMD Ryzen 7 4800H	8GB	512GB PCIe NVMe SSD	RTX 3050	Check Price On Amazon

Last Updated on March 2022

FAQ - RuneScape Laptops

Can RuneScape work on Macs?

Yep! You can play RuneScape on most operating systems these days. You currently can't play on tablets such as iPad/Android/iPhone currently. .

I just want a spare laptop for playing RuneScape, do I need an expensive laptop?

Since RuneScape can run well on most machines, you don't need an expensive laptop. However, the game can have choppy performance (low FPS) if your laptop doesn't have enough power in some areas of the game. You can change the game's graphical settings in-game to solve performance issues.

Suggestions for RuneScape Laptops?

Got any suggestions for running RuneScape on a laptop? What are you currently using? Do you find it runs well, or do you have lag? List your processor, ram, graphics card and HDD type in the comments below so we can see what everyone else is using.