Can I Run Stellaris?
Paradox Development Studio · 2016
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 68 FPS at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Stellaris averages 300+ FPS at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 148 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX averages 300+ FPS.
The publisher states no target settings for Stellaris, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~135–165 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Graphics card's limit
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Graphics card's limit
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
300+ FPS: This is the graphics card's limit. The game's own frame cap or your CPU will often set the real number.
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Stellaris
Not the graphics card, on most PCs. At frame rates this high, your processor, the game engine or your monitor's refresh rate is more likely to set the ceiling.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 68 FPS at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
Stellaris recommends a Core i5-3570K or equivalent; a Ryzen 5 3600 or anything faster clears that. We have no measured processor limit for Stellaris, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
1 GB min · 1 GB rec
The minimum spec lists 1 GB of video memory and the recommended spec 1 GB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Stellaris
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Can I run Stellaris on my graphics card?
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Can You Run Stellaris?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Stellaris’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Stellaris — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 or AMD® ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 (1GB VRAM), or AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11 or Intel® HD Graphics 4600 | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti (1GB VRAM) or AMD® Radeon™ R7 370 (2 GB VRAM) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel® iCore™ i3-530 or AMD® FX-6350 | Intel® iCore™ i5-3570K or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2400G |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit |
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 Stellaris, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit |
| Processor | Intel® iCore™ i3-530 or AMD® FX-6350 | Intel® iCore™ i5-3570K or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2400G |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 or AMD® ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 (1GB VRAM), or AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11 or Intel® HD Graphics 4600 | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti (1GB VRAM) or AMD® Radeon™ R7 370 (2 GB VRAM) |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 12 |
| Storage | 10 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit Processor: Intel® iCore™ i3-530 or AMD® FX-6350 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 or AMD® ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 (1GB VRAM), or AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11 or Intel® HD Graphics 4600 DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 10 GB available space Sound Card: Direct X 9.0c- compatible sound card Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection
Recommended
OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit Processor: Intel® iCore™ i5-3570K or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2400G Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti (1GB VRAM) or AMD® Radeon™ R7 370 (2 GB VRAM) DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 10 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card Additional Notes: Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection
Source: Steam
Stellaris — FAQ
Can I run Stellaris?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 68 FPS 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 Stellaris?+
Stellaris needs at least a Intel® iCore™ i3-530 or AMD® FX-6350 processor, a Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 or AMD® ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 (1GB VRAM), or AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11 or Intel® HD Graphics 4600 graphics card, 4 GB of RAM, 10 GB available space of storage, running Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit.
Can Stellaris run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 68 FPS at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M averages about 108 FPS.
How much RAM does Stellaris need?+
Stellaris officially requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM. 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.