Starfield System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Starfield
Developer:
Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher:
Bethesda Softworks
Release date:
6 September 2023 (1 year ago)
User score:
3.7 / 5 (1468 votes)
Hardware demand level:
8.1 / 10 - intensely demanding
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Official Starfield system requirements for PC

To run Starfield, you'll need at least 16 GB of RAM and 125 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce RTX 2080. As for your CPU, an Core i7-6800K is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i5-10600K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
AMD Radeon RX 5700, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Pass CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
125 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 version 21H1 (10.0.19043) (64-bit)
DirectX:
Version 12

FailRecommended requirements

Fail Graphics card:
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
Pass CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel Core i5-10600K
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
125 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10/11 with updates (64-bit)
DirectX:
Version 12

Starfield performance on your PC

Starfield performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce RTX 2080
30 fps @ low
1920×1080
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ QHD
2560×1440
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160
60 fps @ epic DLSS
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 1.2x faster than GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, but 1.1x slower than GeForce RTX 2080. Your GPU can run Starfield at minimum settings, but not recommended settings according to Bethesda Game Studios.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Starfield 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 / 1080p
140−150
medium settings / 1080p
120−130
high settings / 1080p
120−130
ultra settings / 1080p
45−50
QHD / 1440p
30−35
4K / 2160p
18−20
4K DLSS / 2160p
30−35

Starfield performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i5-10600K

Core i5-12400 is 1.4x faster than Core i5-10600K. Your CPU can run Starfield at recommended settings according to Bethesda Game Studios.

FAQ

When was Starfield released?
Starfield was released on 6 September 2023.
How much RAM do I need for Starfield?
You need a minimum of 16 GB RAM for Starfield.
How many GB is Starfield?
Starfield occupies about 125 GB of disk space.
Is Starfield a demanding game?
Starfield is a intensely demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 8.1 out of 10.

Community ratings

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