A Conan Exiles dedicated server simulates a big, persistent world full of NPCs, thralls, buildings and the Purge — so it needs real hardware to stay smooth. This guide covers Conan Exiles dedicated server requirements.
The short answer
| Setup | RAM |
|---|---|
| Small group (vanilla) | 6–8 GB |
| Mid-size / some mods | 8–12 GB |
| Large / heavily modded | 12–16 GB+ |
The Enhanced (UE5) version is more demanding than Legacy (UE4), and mods are the biggest RAM driver — large modlists and a populated world push memory up fast.
CPU drives smoothness
Like most survival sims, the Conan server leans on CPU single-thread speed — it simulates AI, thralls, the Purge and building persistence. Weak or oversold CPU shows up as lag and rubber-banding as your base count, player count and mods grow. Fast cores matter more than extra RAM for stability.
What drives the load
- Mods — the biggest factor for both RAM and CPU.
- Players and thralls/pets — every follower is simulated.
- Built structures & decay — large bases across the map add up.
- Enhanced vs Legacy — UE5 needs more than UE4.
The managed option
Our Conan Exiles server hosting runs on AMD Ryzen 9 7950X cores with guaranteed RAM — the single-thread speed Conan needs — for both Enhanced (UE5) and Legacy (UE4), sized from a small group to a heavily-modded community. See our server setup guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much RAM does a Conan Exiles server need?
6–8 GB for a small vanilla group, 8–12 GB mid-size, and 12–16 GB+ for large or heavily-modded servers. Enhanced (UE5) needs more than Legacy (UE4).
Is a Conan Exiles server CPU or RAM heavy?
CPU — single-thread speed drives smoothness (AI, thralls, Purge, persistence). RAM scales with mods and world size.
What causes Conan Exiles server lag?
Usually heavy mods, a weak/oversold CPU, or a huge built world with many thralls and structures.
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