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

Elite Dangerous: Horizons
Developer:
Frontier Developments
Publisher:
Frontier Developments
Release date:
15 December 2015 (8 years ago)
User score:
4.7 / 5 (54 votes)
Hardware demand level:
2.4 / 10 - lightly demanding

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Official Elite Dangerous: Horizons system requirements for PC

To run Elite Dangerous: Horizons, you'll need at least 6 GB of RAM and 8 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 470, 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 / ATI 7240HD
Pass CPU:
Quad Core CPU (4 x 2Ghz)
Pass RAM:
6 GB RAM
File size:
8 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 or better
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:
8 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
DirectX:
Version 11

Elite Dangerous: Horizons performance on your PC


Elite Dangerous: Horizons performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 770
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 2.9x faster than GeForce GTX 770. Your graphics card can run Elite Dangerous: Horizons at recommended settings according to Frontier Developments.


Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Elite Dangerous: Horizons FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

medium settings / 1080p
140−150
ultra settings / 1080p
140−150

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


FAQ

When was Elite Dangerous: Horizons released?
Elite Dangerous: Horizons was released on 15 December 2015.
How much RAM do I need for Elite Dangerous: Horizons?
You need a minimum of 6 GB RAM for Elite Dangerous: Horizons. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Elite Dangerous: Horizons?
Elite Dangerous: Horizons occupies about 8 GB of disk space.
Is Elite Dangerous: Horizons a demanding game?
Elite Dangerous: Horizons is a lightly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 2.4 out of 10.

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