Can I run Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak?
System requirements, estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a quick check for your own PC.
- ReleaseJan 20, 2016
- Playing now20
- 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 | 418 | 333 | 203 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 418 | 418 | 290 |
| RTX 2060 | 418 | 418 | 335 |
| RTX 3060 | 418 | 418 | 418 |
| RTX 4060 | 418 | 418 | 418 |
| RTX 5060 | 418 | 418 | 418 |
| RX 9060 XT | 418 | 418 | 418 |
| RTX 3070 | 418 | 418 | 418 |
| RTX 4070 | 418 | 418 | 418 |
| RTX 5070 | 418 | 418 | 418 |
| RX 7800 XT | 418 | 418 | 418 |
| RX 9070 XT | 418 | 418 | 418 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 418 | 418 | 418 |
| RTX 4080 | 418 | 418 | 418 |
| RTX 5080 | 418 | 418 | 418 |
| RTX 4090 | 418 | 418 | 418 |
| RTX 5090 | 418 | 418 | 418 |
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 ~418 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~418 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~418 FPSAmazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~418 FPSAmazon ↗
Prices change often – check the current price in the store. Price check: 9/30/2026.
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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).
