Can I Run Outer Wilds?
Mobius Digital · 2020
Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.
Can You Run Outer Wilds?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Outer Wilds’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Outer Wilds — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 | AMD Radeon RX 580 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-4350 | Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
| RAM | 16 GB | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
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? →Outer Wilds is a demanding action game from 2020. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 77 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 35 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 146 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–38 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~70–85 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~130–160 FPS
Excellent
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Outer Wilds System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Outer Wilds, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-4350 | Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 | AMD Radeon RX 580 |
| Storage | 8 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-4350 Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB Storage: 8 GB available space Additional Notes: Gamepad or Controller Recommended (Xbox and PS4 Natively Supported)
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 | AMD Radeon RX 580 Storage: 8 GB available space Additional Notes: Gamepad or Controller Recommended (Xbox and PS4 Natively Supported)
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Outer Wilds — FAQ
Can I run Outer Wilds?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 77 FPS at 1080p in Outer Wilds. Budget GPUs get about 35 FPS and high-end GPUs around 146 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 Outer Wilds?+
Outer Wilds needs at least a Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-4350 processor, a Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB graphics card, 6GB of RAM, 8 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10.
Can Outer Wilds run without a graphics card?+
No — Outer Wilds is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB).
How much RAM does Outer Wilds need?+
Outer Wilds 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.