Space Engineers System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Space Engineers
Developer:
Keen Software House
Publisher:
Keen Software House
Release date:
23 October 2013 (11 years ago)
User score:
4.6 / 5 (167 votes)
Hardware demand level:
4 / 10 - fairly demanding
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Official Space Engineers system requirements for PC

To run Space Engineers, you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 25 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 750, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon RX Vega 56. As for your CPU, an Core i5-655K is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-8700B or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Geforce 750/Radeon R9 270X or higher
Pass CPU:
Intel i5 @ 3.0 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent)
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
25 GB available space
Operating system:
Microsoft Windows 7 (latest SP) 64-bit
DirectX:
Version 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Geforce 1070 GTX / Radeon RX Vega 56 or higher
Pass CPU:
Intel Quad Core i7 @ 4.5 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent)
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
25 GB available space
Operating system:
Microsoft Windows 7 (latest SP) 64-bit
DirectX:
Version 11

Space Engineers performance on your PC

Space Engineers performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 1.3x faster than Radeon RX Vega 56. Your graphics card can run Space Engineers at recommended settings according to Keen Software House.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Space Engineers 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
120−130
medium settings / 1080p
120−130
high settings / 1080p
120−130

Space Engineers performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-8700B

Core i5-12400 is 1.6x faster than Core i7-8700B. Your CPU can run Space Engineers at recommended settings according to Keen Software House.

FAQ

When was Space Engineers released?
Space Engineers was released on 23 October 2013.
How much RAM do I need for Space Engineers?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for Space Engineers. Yet, 16 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Space Engineers?
Space Engineers occupies about 25 GB of disk space.
Is Space Engineers a demanding game?
Space Engineers is a fairly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 4.0 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.6 167 votes

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