Can I run X-Plane 11?
System requirements, estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a quick check for your own PC.
- ReleaseMar 30, 2017
- Playing now380
- Steam user reviews92 % positive
- Steam DeckPlayable
- ProtonDBplatinum
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X-Plane 11 system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7, 8.1, or 10, 64-bit | Windows 7, 8.1, or 10, 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 CPU with 2 or more cores, or AMD equivalent | Intel Core i5 6600K at 3.5 ghz or faster |
| Graphics | DirectX 11-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/512 MB VRAM | DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/4 GB VRAM |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Storage | 20 GB available space | 65 GB available space |
Estimated FPS in X-Plane 11
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 | 107 | 79 | 48 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 154 | 114 | 69 |
| RTX 2060 | 178 | 132 | 80 |
| RTX 3060 | 238 | 176 | 107 |
| RTX 4060 | 257 | 190 | 116 |
| RTX 5060 | 304 | 230 | 140 |
| RX 9060 XT | 304 | 247 | 150 |
| RTX 3070 | 304 | 247 | 150 |
| RTX 4070 | 304 | 303 | 184 |
| RTX 5070 | 304 | 304 | 219 |
| RX 7800 XT | 304 | 304 | 193 |
| RX 9070 XT | 304 | 304 | 282 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 304 | 304 | 279 |
| RTX 4080 | 304 | 304 | 295 |
| RTX 5080 | 304 | 304 | 304 |
| RTX 4090 | 304 | 304 | 304 |
| RTX 5090 | 304 | 304 | 304 |
Steam Deck – Valve rating: Playable
Which graphics card do I need for X-Plane 11?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~257 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~190 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~190 FPSAmazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~116 FPSAmazon ↗
Prices change often – check the current price in the store. Price check: 9/30/2026.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I run X-Plane 11?
- X-Plane 11 needs at least DirectX 11-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/512 MB VRAM, and DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/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 11?
- Minimum: graphics DirectX 11-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/512 MB VRAM, processor Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 CPU with 2 or more cores, or AMD equivalent, RAM 8 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/4 GB VRAM.
