Can I run SpaceEngine?
System requirements, estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a quick check for your own PC.
- ReleaseJun 11, 2019
- Playing now180
- Steam user reviews96 % positive
- Steam DeckUnsupported
- ProtonDBgold
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SpaceEngine system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-3220T or AMD FX-4100 | Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD FX-8350 |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or Radeon RX 460 (4 GB) | GeForce GTX 1060 (5/6 GB) or Radeon RX 480 (8 GB) |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Storage | 4 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
Estimated FPS in SpaceEngine
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 | 56 | 42 | 25 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 81 | 60 | 36 |
| RTX 2060 | 93 | 69 | 42 |
| RTX 3060 | 125 | 92 | 56 |
| RTX 4060 | 135 | 100 | 61 |
| RTX 5060 | 163 | 120 | 73 |
| RX 9060 XT | 175 | 129 | 79 |
| RTX 3070 | 175 | 129 | 79 |
| RTX 4070 | 214 | 159 | 96 |
| RTX 5070 | 255 | 189 | 115 |
| RX 7800 XT | 225 | 167 | 101 |
| RX 9070 XT | 328 | 243 | 148 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 325 | 241 | 146 |
| RTX 4080 | 340 | 254 | 155 |
| RTX 5080 | 340 | 277 | 169 |
| RTX 4090 | 340 | 328 | 199 |
| RTX 5090 | 340 | 340 | 253 |
Steam Deck – Valve rating: Unsupported
Which graphics card do I need for SpaceEngine?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~135 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~100 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSRadeon RX 9070 16 GB ~221 FPSAmazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~61 FPSAmazon ↗
Prices change often – check the current price in the store. Price check: 9/30/2026.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I run SpaceEngine?
- SpaceEngine needs at least GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or Radeon RX 460 (4 GB), and GeForce GTX 1060 (5/6 GB) or Radeon RX 480 (8 GB) 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 SpaceEngine?
- Minimum: graphics GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or Radeon RX 460 (4 GB), processor Intel Core i3-3220T or AMD FX-4100, RAM 6 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: GeForce GTX 1060 (5/6 GB) or Radeon RX 480 (8 GB).
