Can I Run Kerbal Space Program?
Squad · 2015
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 64 FPS at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Kerbal Space Program averages 300+ FPS at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 139 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX averages 300+ FPS.
The publisher states no target settings for Kerbal Space Program, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~125–155 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Graphics card's limit
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Graphics card's limit
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
300+ FPS: This is the graphics card's limit. The game's own frame cap or your CPU will often set the real number.
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Kerbal Space Program
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 64 FPS at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("Core i5") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Kerbal Space Program, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
512 MB min · 1 GB rec
The minimum spec lists 512 MB of video memory and the recommended spec 1 GB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Kerbal Space Program
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Kerbal Space Program?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Kerbal Space Program’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
We could only check your RAM, and it meets Kerbal Space Program's minimum
We couldn't compare your graphics card or processor; compare them with the publisher's list below.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | DX10 (SM 4.0) capable, 512MB VRAM | DX10 (SM 4.0) capable, 1GB VRAM |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Core 2 Duo 2.0 Ghz | Core i5 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 SP1+ | Windows 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.
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Kerbal Space Program, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 SP1+ | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Core 2 Duo 2.0 Ghz | Core i5 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DX10 (SM 4.0) capable, 512MB VRAM | DX10 (SM 4.0) capable, 1GB VRAM |
| Storage | 3 GB HD space | 4 GB HD space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 7 SP1+ Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.0 Ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: DX10 (SM 4.0) capable, 512MB VRAM Hard Drive: 3 GB HD space
Recommended
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Core i5 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: DX10 (SM 4.0) capable, 1GB VRAM Hard Drive: 4 GB HD space
Source: Steam
Kerbal Space Program — FAQ
Can I run Kerbal Space Program?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 64 FPS at 1080p. 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 Kerbal Space Program?+
Kerbal Space Program needs at least a Core 2 Duo 2.0 Ghz processor, a DX10 (SM 4.0) capable, 512MB VRAM graphics card, 4 GB of RAM, 3 GB HD space of storage, running Windows 7 SP1+.
Can Kerbal Space Program run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 64 FPS at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M averages about 101 FPS.
How much RAM does Kerbal Space Program need?+
Kerbal Space Program officially requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM, with 8 GB 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.