Can I Run Subnautica?
Unknown Worlds Entertainment · 2018
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, Subnautica 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 Subnautica, 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 Subnautica
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 ("Intel Haswell 4 cores / 4 threads @ 3.2Ghz or equivalent") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Subnautica, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
2 GB (rec. spec)
The recommended spec lists 2 GB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Subnautica
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Subnautica?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Subnautica’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Subnautica — 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 | Intel HD 4600 or equivalent - This includes most GPUs scoring greater than 950 points in the 3DMark Fire Strike benchmark | Nvidia GTX 550 Ti or equivalent, 2GB VRAM |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Haswell 2 cores / 4 threads @ 2.5Ghz or equivalent | Intel Haswell 4 cores / 4 threads @ 3.2Ghz or equivalent |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows Vista SP2 or newer, 64-bit | Windows Vista SP2 or newer, 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 Subnautica, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista SP2 or newer, 64-bit | Windows Vista SP2 or newer, 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Haswell 2 cores / 4 threads @ 2.5Ghz or equivalent | Intel Haswell 4 cores / 4 threads @ 3.2Ghz or equivalent |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel HD 4600 or equivalent - This includes most GPUs scoring greater than 950 points in the 3DMark Fire Strike benchmark | Nvidia GTX 550 Ti or equivalent, 2GB VRAM |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 20 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows Vista SP2 or newer, 64-bit Processor: Intel Haswell 2 cores / 4 threads @ 2.5Ghz or equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD 4600 or equivalent - This includes most GPUs scoring greater than 950 points in the 3DMark Fire Strike benchmark DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 20 GB available space VR Support: SteamVR. Keyboard or gamepad required
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows Vista SP2 or newer, 64-bit Processor: Intel Haswell 4 cores / 4 threads @ 3.2Ghz or equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 550 Ti or equivalent, 2GB VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 20 GB available space
Source: Steam
Subnautica — FAQ
Can I run Subnautica?+
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 Subnautica?+
Subnautica needs at least a Intel Haswell 2 cores / 4 threads @ 2.5Ghz or equivalent processor, a Intel HD 4600 or equivalent - This includes most GPUs scoring greater than 950 points in the 3DMark Fire Strike benchmark graphics card, 4 GB of RAM, 20 GB available space of storage, running Windows Vista SP2 or newer, 64-bit.
Can Subnautica 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 Subnautica need?+
Subnautica officially requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM, with 8 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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