Stellaris System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Stellaris
Developer:
Paradox Development Studio
Publisher:
Paradox Interactive
Release date:
9 May 2016 (8 years ago)
User score:
4.6 / 5 (182 votes)
Hardware demand level:
1.1 / 10 - not demanding

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Official Stellaris system requirements for PC

To run Stellaris, you'll need at least 2 GB of RAM and 4 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon HD 5770, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon HD 6850. As for your CPU, an Athlon II X4 640 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Phenom II X4 850 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
AMD HD 5770 / or Nvidia GTX 460, with 1024MB VRAM. Latest available WHQL drivers from both manufacturers.
Pass CPU:
AMD Athlon II X4 640 @ 3.0 Ghz / or Intel Core 2 Quad 9400 @ 2.66 Ghz
Pass RAM:
2 GB RAM
File size:
4 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7 x86 or newer
DirectX:
Version 9.0c

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
AMD HD 6850 / or Nvidia GTX 560TI, with 1024MB VRAM
Pass CPU:
AMD Phenom II X4 850 @ 3.3 Ghz or Intel i3 2100 @ 3.1 Ghz
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
4 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7 x64 or newer
DirectX:
Version 9.0c

Stellaris performance on your PC


Stellaris performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon HD 6850
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 8.7x faster than Radeon HD 6850. Your graphics card can run Stellaris at recommended settings according to Paradox Development Studio.


Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Stellaris 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

Stellaris performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Phenom II X4 850

Core i5-12400 is 8.0x faster than Phenom II X4 850. Your CPU can run Stellaris at recommended settings according to Paradox Development Studio.


FAQ

When was Stellaris released?
Stellaris was released on 9 May 2016.
How much RAM do I need for Stellaris?
You need a minimum of 2 GB RAM for Stellaris. Yet, 4 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Stellaris?
Stellaris occupies about 4 GB of disk space.
Is Stellaris a demanding game?
Stellaris is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 1.1 out of 10.

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