X4: Foundations System Requirements: Can You Run It?

X4: Foundations
Developer:
Egosoft
Publisher:
Egosoft
Release date:
30 November 2018 (5 years ago)
User score:
4.6 / 5 (116 votes)
Hardware demand level:
5.5 / 10 - significantly demanding
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Official X4: Foundations system requirements for PC

To run X4: Foundations, you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 12 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 780, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 1070. As for your CPU, an Core i5-4590 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-6700 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia GTX 780/970 or AMD equivalent (Vulkan support required)
Pass CPU:
Intel i5-4590 3.3GHz or AMD equivalent
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
12 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 8 (64-bit), Windows 7 SP1 (64-bit)
DirectX:
no data

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia GTX 1070 or AMD equivalent (Vulkan support required)
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD equivalent
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
12 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 8 (64-bit), Windows 7 SP1 (64-bit)
DirectX:
no data

X4: Foundations performance on your PC

X4: Foundations performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 1070

GeForce RTX 3060 is 1.3x faster than GeForce GTX 1070. Your graphics card can run X4: Foundations at recommended settings according to Egosoft.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

X4: Foundations 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
50−55

X4: Foundations performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-6700

Core i5-12400 is 2.4x faster than Core i7-6700. Your CPU can run X4: Foundations at recommended settings according to Egosoft.

FAQ

When was X4: Foundations released?
X4: Foundations was released on 30 November 2018.
How much RAM do I need for X4: Foundations?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for X4: Foundations. Yet, 16 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is X4: Foundations?
X4: Foundations occupies about 12 GB of disk space.
Is X4: Foundations a demanding game?
X4: Foundations is a significantly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 5.5 out of 10.

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4.6 116 votes

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