Can I run Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak?
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak needs at least GeForce GT 440 (1024 MB) / Radeon HD 4890 (1024 MB), and GeForce GTX 770 (2048 MB) / Radeon HD 7770 (1024 MB) is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.
- ReleaseJan 20, 2016
- Playing now31
- Steam user reviews79 % positive
- Steam DeckPlayable
- ProtonDBgold
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Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7/8/10 | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-2100 (3.1 GHz) / AMD A10 5800k (3.8 GHz) | Intel Core i7-950 (3.0 GHz) / AMD FX-4300 (3.8 GHz) |
| Graphics | GeForce GT 440 (1024 MB) / Radeon HD 4890 (1024 MB) | GeForce GTX 770 (2048 MB) / Radeon HD 7770 (1024 MB) |
| Memory | 3 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Storage | 8 GB available space | 12 GB available space |
Estimated FPS in Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak
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 | 434 | 333 | 203 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 434 | 434 | 290 |
| RTX 2060 | 434 | 434 | 335 |
| RTX 3060 | 434 | 434 | 434 |
| RTX 4060 | 434 | 434 | 434 |
| RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | 434 | 434 | 434 |
| RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | 434 | 434 | 434 |
| RTX 5060 | 434 | 434 | 434 |
| RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | 434 | 434 | 434 |
| RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | 434 | 434 | 434 |
| RX 9060 XT | 434 | 434 | 434 |
| RTX 3070 | 434 | 434 | 434 |
| RTX 4070 | 434 | 434 | 434 |
| RTX 5070 | 434 | 434 | 434 |
| RX 7800 XT | 434 | 434 | 434 |
| RX 9070 XT | 434 | 434 | 434 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 434 | 434 | 434 |
| RTX 4080 | 434 | 434 | 434 |
| RTX 5080 | 434 | 434 | 434 |
| RTX 4090 | 434 | 434 | 434 |
| RTX 5090 | 434 | 434 | 434 |
Steam Deck, Valve rating: Playable
Which graphics card do I need for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~434 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~434 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~434 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~434 FPSView on Amazon ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I run Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak?
- Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak needs at least GeForce GT 440 (1024 MB) / Radeon HD 4890 (1024 MB), and GeForce GTX 770 (2048 MB) / Radeon HD 7770 (1024 MB) 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 Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak?
- Minimum: graphics GeForce GT 440 (1024 MB) / Radeon HD 4890 (1024 MB), processor Intel Core i3-2100 (3.1 GHz) / AMD A10 5800k (3.8 GHz), RAM 3 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: GeForce GTX 770 (2048 MB) / Radeon HD 7770 (1024 MB).
- Can I run Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak on the Steam Deck?
- Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is rated Playable on Steam Deck by Valve. On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it gold. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.
