Can I run Subnautica?
System requirements, estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a quick check for your own PC.
- ReleaseJan 23, 2018
- Playing now2 092
- Steam user reviews97 % positive
- Steam DeckVerified
- ProtonDBplatinum
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Subnautica system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista SP2 or newer, 64-bit | Windows Vista SP2 or newer, 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Haswell 2 cores / 4 threads @ 2.5Ghz or equivalent | Intel Haswell 4 cores / 4 threads @ 3.2Ghz or equivalent |
| Graphics | Intel HD 4600 or equivalent - This includes most GPUs scoring greater than 950 points in the 3DMark Fire Strike benchmark | Nvidia GTX 550 Ti or equivalent, 2GB VRAM |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Storage | 20 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
Estimated FPS in Subnautica
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 | 500+ | 433 | 263 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 500+ | 500+ | 376 |
| RTX 2060 | 500+ | 500+ | 436 |
| RTX 3060 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 4060 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5060 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RX 9060 XT | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 3070 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 4070 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5070 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RX 7800 XT | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RX 9070 XT | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 4080 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5080 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 4090 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5090 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
Steam Deck – Valve rating: Verified
Which graphics card do I need for Subnautica?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSAmazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSAmazon ↗
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