Can I Run Starbound?
Chucklefish · 2016
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, Starbound 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 Starbound, 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 Starbound
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 ("Core i3") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Starbound, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
256 MB (min. spec)
The minimum spec lists 256 MB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Starbound
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Can I run Starbound on my graphics card?
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Can You Run Starbound?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Starbound’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
We could only check your RAM, and it meets Starbound'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 | 256 MB graphics memory and directx 9.0c compatible gpu | Discrete GPU capable of directx 9.0c |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Core 2 Duo | Core i3 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP or later | Windows XP or later |
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 Starbound, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP or later | Windows XP or later |
| Processor | Core 2 Duo | Core i3 |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 256 MB graphics memory and directx 9.0c compatible gpu | Discrete GPU capable of directx 9.0c |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 3 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP or later Processor: Core 2 Duo Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 256 MB graphics memory and directx 9.0c compatible gpu DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 3 GB available space
Recommended
OS *: Windows XP or later Processor: Core i3 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Discrete GPU capable of directx 9.0c DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 4 GB available space
Source: Steam
Starbound — FAQ
Can I run Starbound?+
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 Starbound?+
Starbound needs at least a Core 2 Duo processor, a 256 MB graphics memory and directx 9.0c compatible gpu graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, 3 GB available space of storage, running Windows XP or later.
Can Starbound 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 Starbound need?+
Starbound officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM, with 4 GB 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.