Can I run Universe Sandbox?
Universe Sandbox needs at least 4 GB Video Memory†, Shader Model 6.0, and 8+ GB Video Memory is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.
- ReleaseAug 24, 2015
- Playing now212
- Steam user reviews96 % positive
- Steam DeckUnsupported
- ProtonDBgold
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Universe Sandbox system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 21H1+ (64-bit, x86) | Windows 11 |
| Processor | 1.6 GHz dual-core | 3.6 GHz quad-core |
| Graphics | 4 GB Video Memory†, Shader Model 6.0 | 8+ GB Video Memory |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Storage | 4 GB available space | – |
Estimated FPS in Universe Sandbox
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 | 128 | 95 | 58 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 183 | 136 | 83 |
| RTX 2060 | 212 | 157 | 96 |
| RTX 3060 | 284 | 210 | 128 |
| RTX 4060 | 307 | 227 | 138 |
| RTX 5060 | 371 | 274 | 167 |
| RX 9060 XT | 399 | 295 | 179 |
| RTX 3070 | 399 | 295 | 179 |
| RTX 4070 | 489 | 362 | 220 |
| RTX 5070 | 500+ | 430 | 262 |
| RX 7800 XT | 500+ | 379 | 231 |
| RX 9070 XT | 500+ | 500+ | 336 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 500+ | 500+ | 333 |
| RTX 4080 | 500+ | 500+ | 352 |
| RTX 5080 | 500+ | 500+ | 384 |
| RTX 4090 | 500+ | 500+ | 455 |
| RTX 5090 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
Steam Deck, Valve rating: Unsupported
Which graphics card do I need for Universe Sandbox?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~307 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~227 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~227 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~138 FPSView on Amazon ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I run Universe Sandbox?
- Universe Sandbox needs at least 4 GB Video Memory†, Shader Model 6.0, and 8+ GB Video Memory 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 Universe Sandbox?
- Minimum: graphics 4 GB Video Memory†, Shader Model 6.0, processor 1.6 GHz dual-core, RAM 4 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: 8+ GB Video Memory.
