Elite Dangerous: Arena System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Elite Dangerous: Arena
Developer:
Frontier Developments
Publisher:
Frontier Developments
Release date:
16 February 2016 (8 years ago)
User score:
5.0 / 5 (2 votes)
Hardware demand level:
1.6 / 10 - lightly demanding

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Official Elite Dangerous: Arena system requirements for PC

To run Elite Dangerous: Arena, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 7 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 260, 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 260 / ATI 4870HD
Pass CPU:
Quad Core CPU (4 x 2Ghz)
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
7 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7, Windows 8
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:
7 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7, Windows 8
DirectX:
Version 11

Elite Dangerous: Arena performance on your PC


Elite Dangerous: Arena 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 graphics card can run Elite Dangerous: Arena at recommended settings according to Frontier Developments.



Elite Dangerous: Arena 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: Arena at recommended settings according to Frontier Developments.


FAQ

When was Elite Dangerous: Arena released?
Elite Dangerous: Arena was released on 16 February 2016.
How much RAM do I need for Elite Dangerous: Arena?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for Elite Dangerous: Arena. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Elite Dangerous: Arena?
Elite Dangerous: Arena occupies about 7 GB of disk space.
Is Elite Dangerous: Arena a demanding game?
Elite Dangerous: Arena is a lightly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 1.6 out of 10.

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