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Can I Run EVE Online?

Fenris Creations · 2010

Over 20 years of legendary space battles! Explore a massive living universe of danger and opportunity in a challenging and highly rewarding space adventure. Fight, trade, build, and connect with a universe driven and shaped directly by players.

Can You Run EVE Online?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against EVE Online’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run EVE Online — and then some

Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060
CPUCore i5-13400Intel Dual Core @ 2.0 GHz, AMD Dual Core @ 2.0 GHz)Intel i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 7 1700 @ 3.6 GHz or greater
RAM16 GB4 GB16 GB
OSWindows 11Windows 10 64-bitWindows 11

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? →

EVE Online is a demanding action game from 2010. 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. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.

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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EVE Online System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for EVE Online, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows 10 64-bitWindows 11
ProcessorIntel Dual Core @ 2.0 GHz, AMD Dual Core @ 2.0 GHz)Intel i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 7 1700 @ 3.6 GHz or greater
Memory4 GB or higher Video: AMD Radeon 5450 or NVIDIA GeForce 420 or better with at least 1024 MB VRAM16 GB or greater Video: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 580 or better with at least 4 GB VRAM
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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel Dual Core @ 2.0 GHz, AMD Dual Core @ 2.0 GHz) Memory: 4 GB or higher Video: AMD Radeon 5450 or NVIDIA GeForce 420 or better with at least 1024 MB VRAM

Recommended

OS: Windows 11 Processor: Intel i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 7 1700 @ 3.6 GHz or greater Memory: 16 GB or greater Video: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 580 or better with at least 4 GB VRAM

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

EVE Online — FAQ

Can I run EVE Online?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 81 FPS at 1080p in EVE Online. 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 EVE Online?+

EVE Online needs at least a Intel Dual Core @ 2.0 GHz, AMD Dual Core @ 2.0 GHz) processor, 4GB of RAM, running Windows 10 64-bit.

Can EVE Online run without a graphics card?+

No — EVE Online is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU.

How much RAM does EVE Online need?+

EVE Online officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 16GB 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.