Planet Coaster System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Planet Coaster
Developer:
Frontier Developments
Publisher:
Frontier Developments
Release date:
17 November 2016 (8 years ago)
User score:
4.2 / 5 (72 votes)
Hardware demand level:
2.6 / 10 - moderately demanding

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Official Planet Coaster system requirements for PC

To run Planet Coaster, you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 8 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 560, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon R9 380X. As for your CPU, an Core i5-2300 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-4770 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
nVidia GTX 560 (2GB)/AMD Radeon 7850 (2GB)
Pass CPU:
Intel i5-2300/AMD FX-4300
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
8 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7 (SP1+)/8.1/10 64bit
DirectX:
Version 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
nVidia GTX 980 (4GB)/AMD R9 380 (4GB)
Pass CPU:
Intel i7-4770/AMD FX-8350
Pass RAM:
12 GB RAM
File size:
8 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7 (SP1+)/8.1/10 64bit
DirectX:
Version 11

Planet Coaster performance on your PC


Planet Coaster performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon R9 380X
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 2.8x faster than Radeon R9 380X. Your graphics card can run Planet Coaster at recommended settings according to Frontier Developments.


Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Planet Coaster 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.

low settings / 768p
85−90
medium settings / 1080p
85−90

Planet Coaster performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-4770

Core i5-12400 is 2.7x faster than Core i7-4770. Your CPU can run Planet Coaster at recommended settings according to Frontier Developments.


FAQ

When was Planet Coaster released?
Planet Coaster was released on 17 November 2016.
How much RAM do I need for Planet Coaster?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for Planet Coaster. Yet, 12 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Planet Coaster?
Planet Coaster occupies about 8 GB of disk space.
Is Planet Coaster a demanding game?
Planet Coaster is a moderately demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 2.6 out of 10.

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