Can I Run Moonbase Alpha?
Virtual Heroes · 2010
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Moonbase Alpha runs easily at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT runs easily, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX runs easily. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.
The publisher states no target settings for Moonbase Alpha, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
120+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Moonbase Alpha
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 runs smoothly at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("2.4+ GHz Dual Core Processor") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Moonbase Alpha, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
Not stated
The publisher doesn't state a video memory requirement, so we don't estimate one.
Settings to lower first in Moonbase Alpha
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Can I run Moonbase Alpha on my graphics card?
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Can You Run Moonbase Alpha?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Moonbase Alpha’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
We could only check your RAM, and it meets Moonbase Alpha'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 | NVIDIA 7000-series or ATI Radeon X1900 Video Card | NVIDIA 9000+ or ATI Radeon 3600+ Video Card |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.0+ GHZ Single Core Processor | 2.4+ GHz Dual Core Processor |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | — |
| OS | Windows 11 | Win XP SP3 | Win XP SP3 / Vista / Windows 7 |
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 Moonbase Alpha, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Win XP SP3 | Win XP SP3 / Vista / Windows 7 |
| Processor | 2.0+ GHZ Single Core Processor | 2.4+ GHz Dual Core Processor |
| Memory | 2 GB of System RAM | 4+ GB of System RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA 7000-series or ATI Radeon X1900 Video Card | NVIDIA 9000+ or ATI Radeon 3600+ Video Card |
| DirectX | DirectX 9.0c | DirectX 9.0c |
| Storage | 2 GB of Free Hard Drive Space | 5 GB of Free Hard Drive Space |
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Minimum
Minimum OS *: Win XP SP3 Processor: 2.0+ GHZ Single Core Processor Memory: 2 GB of System RAM Graphics: NVIDIA 7000-series or ATI Radeon X1900 Video Card DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c Hard Drive: 2 GB of Free Hard Drive Space Sound: DirectX 9.0c compliant audio
Recommended
Recommended OS *: Win XP SP3 / Vista / Windows 7 Processor: 2.4+ GHz Dual Core Processor Memory: 4+ GB of System RAM Graphics: NVIDIA 9000+ or ATI Radeon 3600+ Video Card DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c Hard Drive: 5 GB of Free Hard Drive Space
Source: Steam
Moonbase Alpha — FAQ
Can I run Moonbase Alpha?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly 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 Moonbase Alpha?+
Moonbase Alpha needs at least a 2.0+ GHZ Single Core Processor processor, a NVIDIA 7000-series or ATI Radeon X1900 Video Card graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, 2 GB of Free Hard Drive Space of storage, running Win XP SP3.
Can Moonbase Alpha run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M runs easily.
How much RAM does Moonbase Alpha need?+
Moonbase Alpha officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM. 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.