Can I Run SPORE™?
Maxis™ · 2008
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, SPORE™ 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.
The publisher states no target settings for SPORE™, 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 SPORE™
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 ("2.0 GHz Intel Pentium® 4 or equivalent") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for SPORE™, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
128 MB (min. spec)
The minimum spec lists 128 MB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in SPORE™
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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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
We could only check your RAM, and it meets SPORE™'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 | 128 MB Video Card, with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 | Not listed |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium® 4 or equivalent | Not listed |
| RAM | 16 GB | 768 MB | Not listed |
| OS | Windows 11 | Microsoft Windows® XP with Service Pack 1 and Vista | Not listed |
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 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 |
The publisher lists no recommended specs.
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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
Source: Steam
SPORE™ — FAQ
Can I run SPORE™?+
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 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 graphics card, 768 MB of RAM, 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?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M runs easily.
How much RAM does SPORE™ need?+
SPORE™ officially requires a minimum of 768 MB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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