Can I Run Train Simulator Classic?
Dovetail Games · 2015
The ultimate railway hobby for more than 15 years! From historic steam locomotives to modern high-speed and heavy freight trains, and routes around the world, Train Simulator Classic is the simulation made by railfans for railfans.
Can You Run Train Simulator Classic?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Train Simulator Classic’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Train Simulator Classic — 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 750 Ti or AMD Radeon R9 Graphics with 1 GB Dedicated VRAM or Better DirectX®: 9.0c | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 480 with 4 GB Dedicated VRAM or Better DirectX®: 9.0c |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core-i3 4330 3.50 GHz Dual Core or AMD A8 6600K 3.90 GHz Quad Core or Better | Intel Core-i5 4690 3.50 GHz Quad Core or AMD Ryzen 7 1700 3.80 GHz Quad Core or Better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | 32-bit Windows 10* | 64-bit Windows 10, Windows 11 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.
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? →Train Simulator Classic is a moderately demanding simulation game from 2015. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 103 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 47 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 197 FPS. Most gaming PCs from the last several years should handle it comfortably.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~42–52 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~95–115 FPS
Great
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~175–215 FPS
Excellent
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Train Simulator Classic System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Train Simulator Classic, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 32-bit Windows 10* | 64-bit Windows 10, Windows 11 or later* |
| Processor | Intel Core-i3 4330 3.50 GHz Dual Core or AMD A8 6600K 3.90 GHz Quad Core or Better | Intel Core-i5 4690 3.50 GHz Quad Core or AMD Ryzen 7 1700 3.80 GHz Quad Core or Better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 16 GB or Better |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon R9 Graphics with 1 GB Dedicated VRAM or Better DirectX®: 9.0c | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 480 with 4 GB Dedicated VRAM or Better DirectX®: 9.0c |
| Storage | 40 GB or more available space (Additional Add-Ons will require more) | 40 GB or more available space (Additional Add-Ons will require more) |
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Minimum
Minimum OS: 32-bit Windows 10* Processor: Intel Core-i3 4330 3.50 GHz Dual Core or AMD A8 6600K 3.90 GHz Quad Core or Better Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon R9 Graphics with 1 GB Dedicated VRAM or Better DirectX®: 9.0c Network: Broadband Connection (May incur additional costs for use) Storage: 40 GB or more available space (Additional Add-Ons will require more) Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Audio Device Additional Notes: Requires mouse and keyboard or Xbox Controller Laptop, Notebook, Mobile or Low Power versions of the above specifications (including Intel
Recommended
Recommended OS: 64-bit Windows 10, Windows 11 or later* Processor: Intel Core-i5 4690 3.50 GHz Quad Core or AMD Ryzen 7 1700 3.80 GHz Quad Core or Better Memory: 16 GB or Better Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 480 with 4 GB Dedicated VRAM or Better DirectX®: 9.0c Network: Broadband Connection (May incur additional costs for use) Storage: 40 GB or more available space (Additional Add-Ons will require more) Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Audio Device Additional Notes: Requires mouse and keyboard or Xbox Controller Laptop, Notebook, Mobile or Low Power versions of the above spec
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Train Simulator Classic — FAQ
Can I run Train Simulator Classic?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 103 FPS at 1080p in Train Simulator Classic. Budget GPUs get about 47 FPS and high-end GPUs around 197 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 Train Simulator Classic?+
Train Simulator Classic needs at least a Intel Core-i3 4330 3.50 GHz Dual Core or AMD A8 6600K 3.90 GHz Quad Core or Better processor, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon R9 Graphics with 1 GB Dedicated VRAM or Better DirectX®: 9.0c graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 40 GB or more available space (Additional Add-Ons will require more) of storage, running 32-bit Windows 10*.
Can Train Simulator Classic run without a graphics card?+
No — Train Simulator Classic is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon R9 Graphics with 1 GB Dedicated VRAM or Better DirectX®: 9.0c).
How much RAM does Train Simulator Classic need?+
Train Simulator Classic officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 16GB 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.