Notes on Performance:
The expansion doesn’t increase the overall system requirements; however, it introduces a slightly more GPU-intensive experience, especially in newer regions of Elden Ring Items the game like the SOTE opening area.
If your rig runs Elden Ring well, it will handle Shadow of the Erdtree without issues. Even older GPUs like the GTX 1060 will manage playable frame rates at 1080p.
Performance Benchmarks: A Detailed Breakdown
Testing Shadow of the Erdtree with various GPUs, we get a clearer picture of how the DLC runs across different hardware. Here's a breakdown of performance at different resolutions and quality settings:

Mid-Range GPUs (GTX 1060, Intel Arc A750):
GTX 1060 (6GB):
1080p, Maximum Quality: ~45fps
1080p, High Quality: ~51fps
1080p, Medium Quality: ~56fps
1080p, Low Quality: ~56fps
Intel Arc A750:
1080p, Maximum Quality: ~51fps
Higher-End GPUs (RTX 4050, RTX 3070, RTX 4070 Ti):
RTX 4050 (Laptop GPU):
1080p, Maximum Quality: ~40fps
Lower settings (Interior regions): noticeably smoother.
RTX 3070:
1440p, Maximum Quality: ~55fps
RTX 4070 Ti:
1440p, Maximum Quality: ~56fps
4K, Maximum Quality: ~56fps
4K, with Ray Tracing: ~46fps
Premium GPU (RTX 4090):
RTX 4090:
4K, Maximum Quality: ~56fps
4K, Ray Tracing: ~51fps
Steam Deck:
Despite being a handheld, the Steam Deck can stay above 30fps at a combination of Maximum, High, and Medium settings—an impressive feat for best site to buy elden ring items such a compact system.