What are the system requirements for Subnautica?

Minimum: graphics Intel HD 4600 or equivalent - This includes most GPUs scoring greater than 950…, processor Intel Haswell 2 cores / 4 threads @ 2.5Ghz or equivalent, RAM 4 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: Nvidia GTX 550 Ti or equivalent, 2GB VRAM.

Can I run Subnautica on the Steam Deck?

Subnautica is rated Verified on Steam Deck by Valve. On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it platinum. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.

Can I run Subnautica?

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Subnautica needs at least Intel HD 4600 or equivalent - This includes most GPUs scoring greater than 950…, and Nvidia GTX 550 Ti or equivalent, 2GB VRAM is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.

ReleaseJan 23, 2018
Playing now2 164
Steam user reviews97 % positive
Steam DeckVerified
ProtonDBplatinum

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Runs smoothly fromIntel Arc B570 10 GB~352 FPS · 1080p High

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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

Requirements checked on 27 October 2026.

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	5120×1440	4K
GTX 1060 6GB	352	352	286	263
GTX 1660 Super	352	352	352	352
RTX 2060	352	352	352	352
RTX 3060	352	352	352	352
RTX 4060	352	352	352	352
RTX 4060 Ti 8GB	352	352	352	352
RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	352	352	352	352
RTX 5060	352	352	352	352
RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	352	352	352	352
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	352	352	352	352
RX 9060 XT	352	352	352	352
RTX 3070	352	352	352	352
RTX 4070	352	352	352	352
RTX 5070	352	352	352	352
RX 7800 XT	352	352	352	352
RX 9070 XT	352	352	352	352
RTX 5070 Ti	352	352	352	352
RTX 4080	352	352	352	352
RTX 5080	352	352	352	352
RTX 4090	352	352	352	352
RTX 5090	352	352	352	352

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1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~352 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
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Frequently asked questions

Can I run Subnautica?: Subnautica needs at least Intel HD 4600 or equivalent - This includes most GPUs scoring greater than 950…, and Nvidia GTX 550 Ti or equivalent, 2GB 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 Subnautica?: Minimum: graphics Intel HD 4600 or equivalent - This includes most GPUs scoring greater than 950…, processor Intel Haswell 2 cores / 4 threads @ 2.5Ghz or equivalent, RAM 4 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: Nvidia GTX 550 Ti or equivalent, 2GB VRAM.
What PC do I need for Subnautica?: For 1080p at high settings and 60 FPS, the cheapest current graphics card that gets there is the Intel Arc B570 10 GB (an estimated 352 FPS), paired with a fast processor. The PC builder puts together a complete, compatible parts list for Subnautica.
Can I run Subnautica on the Steam Deck?: Subnautica is rated Verified on Steam Deck by Valve. On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it platinum. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.