Can I run X-Plane 12?
System requirements, estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a quick check for your own PC.
- ReleaseDec 17, 2022
- Playing now839
- Steam user reviews87 % positive
- Steam DeckUnsupported
- ProtonDBgold
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X-Plane 12 system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or 11 | Windows 10 or 11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3, i5, i7, or i9 CPU with 4 or more cores, or AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7 or 9. | Intel Core i5 8600k or Ryzen 5 3500 or better |
| Graphics | A Vulkan 1.3-capable video card from NVIDIA, AMD or Intel Arc GPU with at least 2 GB VRAM | A DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD with at least 4 GB VRAM |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Storage | 23 GB available space | 23 GB available space |
Estimated FPS in X-Plane 12
High settings, no upscaling, with a fast processor (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Estimates from the game's requirements, not benchmarks.
Not yet checked against benchmarks – a rough estimate that can be off by 25 % or more.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1060 6GB | 94 | 70 | 42 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 135 | 100 | 61 |
| RTX 2060 | 156 | 116 | 70 |
| RTX 3060 | 209 | 155 | 94 |
| RTX 4060 | 226 | 167 | 102 |
| RTX 5060 | 237 | 202 | 123 |
| RX 9060 XT | 237 | 217 | 132 |
| RTX 3070 | 237 | 217 | 132 |
| RTX 4070 | 237 | 237 | 162 |
| RTX 5070 | 237 | 237 | 193 |
| RX 7800 XT | 237 | 237 | 170 |
| RX 9070 XT | 237 | 237 | 237 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 237 | 237 | 237 |
| RTX 4080 | 237 | 237 | 237 |
| RTX 5080 | 237 | 237 | 237 |
| RTX 4090 | 237 | 237 | 237 |
| RTX 5090 | 237 | 237 | 237 |
Steam Deck – Valve rating: Unsupported
Which graphics card do I need for X-Plane 12?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~226 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~167 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~167 FPSAmazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~102 FPSAmazon ↗
Prices change often – check the current price in the store. Price check: 9/30/2026.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I run X-Plane 12?
- X-Plane 12 needs at least A Vulkan 1.3-capable video card from NVIDIA, AMD or Intel Arc GPU with at least , and A DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD with at least 4 GB VRAM is recommended. Enter your graphics card and processor above to see your estimated FPS, or check your whole Steam library at once.
- What are the system requirements for X-Plane 12?
- Minimum: graphics A Vulkan 1.3-capable video card from NVIDIA, AMD or Intel Arc GPU with at least , processor Intel Core i3, i5, i7, or i9 CPU with 4 or more cores, or AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7 or 9, RAM 8 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: A DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD with at least 4 GB VRAM.
