Can I Run Planet Coaster?
Frontier Developments · 2016
Planet Coaster® - the future of coaster park simulation games has arrived! Surprise, delight and thrill incredible crowds as you build your coaster park empire - let your imagination run wild, and share your success with the world.
Can You Run Planet Coaster?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Planet Coaster’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Planet Coaster — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | nVidia GTX 560 (2GB)/AMD Radeon 7850 (2GB) | nVidia GTX 980 (4GB)/AMD R9 380 (4GB) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel i5-2300/AMD FX-4300 | Intel i7-4770/AMD FX-8350 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 (SP1+)/8.1/10 64bit | Windows 7 (SP1+)/8.1/10 64bit |
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? →Planet Coaster is a demanding action game from 2016. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 88 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 40 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 168 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–44 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–95 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~150–185 FPS
Excellent
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Planet Coaster System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Planet Coaster, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 (SP1+)/8.1/10 64bit | Windows 7 (SP1+)/8.1/10 64bit |
| Processor | Intel i5-2300/AMD FX-4300 | Intel i7-4770/AMD FX-8350 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics | nVidia GTX 560 (2GB)/AMD Radeon 7850 (2GB) | nVidia GTX 980 (4GB)/AMD R9 380 (4GB) |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 8 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 (SP1+)/8.1/10 64bit Processor: Intel i5-2300/AMD FX-4300 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: nVidia GTX 560 (2GB)/AMD Radeon 7850 (2GB) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 8 GB available space
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 (SP1+)/8.1/10 64bit Processor: Intel i7-4770/AMD FX-8350 Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: nVidia GTX 980 (4GB)/AMD R9 380 (4GB) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 8 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Planet Coaster — FAQ
Can I run Planet Coaster?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 88 FPS at 1080p in Planet Coaster. Budget GPUs get about 40 FPS and high-end GPUs around 168 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 Planet Coaster?+
Planet Coaster needs at least a Intel i5-2300/AMD FX-4300 processor, a nVidia GTX 560 (2GB)/AMD Radeon 7850 (2GB) graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 8 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 (SP1+)/8.1/10 64bit.
Can Planet Coaster run without a graphics card?+
No — Planet Coaster is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: nVidia GTX 560 (2GB)/AMD Radeon 7850 (2GB)).
How much RAM does Planet Coaster need?+
Planet Coaster officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM, with 12GB 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.