Can I Run Elite Dangerous?
Frontier Developments · 2015
Take control of your own starship and blaze your trail in an ever-changing galaxy. Master the arts of combat, mining and trade or venture out into the unknown across a 1:1 scale universe.
Can You Run Elite Dangerous?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Elite Dangerous’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Elite Dangerous — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Nvidia GTX 470/AMD R7 240 | Nvidia GTX 770 / AMD Radeon R9 280X |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Quad Core CPU (4 x 2Ghz) | Intel Core i7-3770K Quad Core CPU or better / AMD FX 4350 Quad Core CPU or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 8/10 64-bit | Windows 8/10 64-bit |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Elite Dangerous is a demanding action game from 2015. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 81 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 154 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–40 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~75–90 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~140–170 FPS
Excellent
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Elite Dangerous System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Elite Dangerous, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 8/10 64-bit | Windows 8/10 64-bit |
| Processor | Quad Core CPU (4 x 2Ghz) | Intel Core i7-3770K Quad Core CPU or better / AMD FX 4350 Quad Core CPU or better |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GTX 470/AMD R7 240 | Nvidia GTX 770 / AMD Radeon R9 280X |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 25 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 8/10 64-bit Processor: Quad Core CPU (4 x 2Ghz) Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 470/AMD R7 240 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 25 GB available space VR Support: SteamVR. Keyboard or gamepad required
Recommended
OS *: Windows 8/10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K Quad Core CPU or better / AMD FX 4350 Quad Core CPU or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 770 / AMD Radeon R9 280X DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 25 GB available space Additional Notes: Supports SteamVR, Oculus Rift and TrackIR
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Elite Dangerous — FAQ
Can I run Elite Dangerous?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 81 FPS at 1080p in Elite Dangerous. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 154 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Elite Dangerous?+
Elite Dangerous needs at least a Quad Core CPU (4 x 2Ghz) processor, a Nvidia GTX 470/AMD R7 240 graphics card, 6GB of RAM, 25 GB available space of storage, running Windows 8/10 64-bit.
Can Elite Dangerous run without a graphics card?+
No — Elite Dangerous is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Nvidia GTX 470/AMD R7 240).
How much RAM does Elite Dangerous need?+
Elite Dangerous officially requires a minimum of 6GB of RAM, with 8GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.