Can I Run Moonbase Alpha?
Virtual Heroes · 2010
NASA has once again landed on the lunar surface with the goal of colonization, research, and further exploration. Shortly after the return to the Moon, NASA has established a small outpost on the south pole of the moon called Moonbase Alpha.
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
You can run Moonbase Alpha — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA 7000-series or ATI Radeon X1900 Video Card DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c | NVIDIA 9000+ or ATI Radeon 3600+ Video Card DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.0+ GHZ Single Core Processor | 2.4+ GHz Dual Core Processor |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | — |
| OS | Windows 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
Deterministic estimates based on Moonbase Alpha’s rendering demand. For your exact CPU + GPU, use the finder below.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
40 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
88 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
168 FPS
Excellent
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Check My PC →Moonbase Alpha System Requirements
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
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
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