Can I Run SPORE™?
Maxis™ · 2008
Be the architect of your own universe with Spore, an exciting single-player adventure. From Single Cell to Galactic God, evolve your creature in a universe of your own creations.
Can You Run SPORE™?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against SPORE™’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run SPORE™ — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 128 MB Video Card, with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 DirectX®: The latest version of DirectX 9.0c or higher | 128 MB Video Card, with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 DirectX®: The latest version of DirectX 9.0c or higher |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium® 4 or equivalent | 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium® 4 or equivalent |
| RAM | 16 GB | — | — |
| OS | Windows 11 | Microsoft Windows® XP with Service Pack 1 and Vista | Microsoft Windows® XP with Service Pack 1 and Vista |
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? →SPORE™ is a demanding action game from 2008. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 81 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 154 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–40 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~75–90 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~140–170 FPS
Excellent
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SPORE™ System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for SPORE™, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Microsoft Windows® XP with Service Pack 1 and Vista |
| Processor | 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium® 4 or equivalent |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM (768 MB RAM for Vista) |
| Graphics | 128 MB Video Card, with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 DirectX®: The latest version of DirectX 9.0c or higher |
| Storage | At least 4 GB of hard drive space, with at least 1 GB additional space for creations For computers using built-in graphics chipsets under Windows, the game requires at least: Intel Integrated Chipset, 945GM or above 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, or 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent 768 MB RAM |
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Minimum
Supported OS: Microsoft Windows® XP with Service Pack 1 and Vista Processor: 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium® 4 or equivalent Memory: 512 MB RAM (768 MB RAM for Vista) Graphics: 128 MB Video Card, with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 DirectX®: The latest version of DirectX 9.0c or higher Hard Drive: At least 4 GB of hard drive space, with at least 1 GB additional space for creations For computers using built-in graphics chipsets under Windows, the game requires at least: Intel Integrated Chipset, 945GM or above 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, or 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent 768 MB RAM
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
SPORE™ — FAQ
Can I run SPORE™?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 81 FPS at 1080p in SPORE™. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 154 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 SPORE™?+
SPORE™ needs at least a 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium® 4 or equivalent processor, a 128 MB Video Card, with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 DirectX®: The latest version of DirectX 9.0c or higher graphics card, At least 4 GB of hard drive space, with at least 1 GB additional space for creations For computers using built-in graphics chipsets under Windows, the game requires at least: Intel Integrated Chipset, 945GM or above 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, or 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, or equivalent 768 MB RAM of storage, running Microsoft Windows® XP with Service Pack 1 and Vista.
Can SPORE™ run without a graphics card?+
No — SPORE™ is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 128 MB Video Card, with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 DirectX®: The latest version of DirectX 9.0c or higher).
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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.