Elite: Dangerous System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Elite: Dangerous
Developer:
Frontier Developments
Publisher:
Frontier Developments
Release date:
2 April 2015 (9 years ago)
User score:
4.4 / 5 (158 votes)
Hardware demand level:
1.6 / 10 - lightly demanding

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Official Elite: Dangerous system requirements for PC

To run Elite: Dangerous, you'll need at least 6 GB of RAM and 25 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon R7 240, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 770. As for your CPU, an A6-5400K is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an FX-4350 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia GTX 470/AMD R7 240
Pass CPU:
Quad Core CPU (4 x 2Ghz)
Pass RAM:
6 GB RAM
File size:
25 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
DirectX:
Version 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia GTX 770 / AMD Radeon R9 280X
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i7-3770K Quad Core CPU or better / AMD FX 4350 Quad Core CPU or better
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
25 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
DirectX:
Version 11

Elite: Dangerous performance on your PC


Elite: Dangerous performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 770

GeForce RTX 3060 is 2.9x faster than GeForce GTX 770. Your GPU can run Elite: Dangerous at recommended settings.



Elite: Dangerous performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
minimum
A6-5400K
recommended
FX-4350

Core i5-12400 is 5.8x faster than FX-4350. Your CPU can run Elite: Dangerous at recommended settings.


FAQ

When was Elite: Dangerous released?
Elite: Dangerous was released on 2 April 2015.
How much RAM do I need for Elite: Dangerous?
You need a minimum of 6 GB RAM for Elite: Dangerous. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Elite: Dangerous?
Elite: Dangerous occupies about 25 GB of disk space.
Is Elite: Dangerous a demanding game?
Elite: Dangerous is a lightly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 1.6 out of 10.

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