Can I Run Stellaris?
Paradox Development Studio · 2016
Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.
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.
| 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.
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? →Stellaris is a moderately demanding simulation game from 2016. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 100 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 45 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 190 FPS. Most gaming PCs from the last several years should handle it comfortably.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~40–50 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~90–110 FPS
Great
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~170–210 FPS
Excellent
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Stellaris System Requirements
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
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Stellaris — FAQ
Can I run Stellaris?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 100 FPS at 1080p in Stellaris. Budget GPUs get about 45 FPS and high-end GPUs around 190 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 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, 4GB of RAM, 10 GB available space of storage, running Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit.
Can Stellaris run without a graphics card?+
No — Stellaris is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 or AMD® ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 (1GB VRAM), or AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11 or Intel® HD Graphics 4600).
How much RAM does Stellaris need?+
Stellaris officially requires a minimum of 4GB 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.