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Can I Run Universe Sandbox?

Giant Army · 2015

Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe.

Can You Run Universe Sandbox?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Universe Sandbox’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run Universe Sandbox — and then some

Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 40604 GB Video Memory†, Shader Model 6.08+ GB Video Memory
CPUCore i5-134001.6 GHz dual-core3.6 GHz quad-core
RAM16 GB4 GB8 GB
OSWindows 11Windows 10 21H1+ (64-bit, x86)Windows 11

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? →

Universe Sandbox is a moderately demanding casual 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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Universe Sandbox System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Universe Sandbox, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows 10 21H1+ (64-bit, x86)Windows 11
Processor1.6 GHz dual-core3.6 GHz quad-core
Memory4 GB RAM8 GB RAM
Graphics4 GB Video Memory†, Shader Model 6.08+ GB Video Memory
DirectXVersion 12Version 12
Storage4 GB available space
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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 21H1+ (64-bit, x86) Processor: 1.6 GHz dual-core Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 4 GB Video Memory†, Shader Model 6.0 DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 4 GB available space Additional Notes: † Laptops or other computers that use integrated graphics (rather than dedicated graphics hardware) may see issues with Universe Sandbox even if they meet the video memory requirement. Dedicated video hardware is recommended.

Recommended

OS: Windows 11 Processor: 3.6 GHz quad-core Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 8+ GB Video Memory DirectX: Version 12

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

Universe Sandbox — FAQ

Can I run Universe Sandbox?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 103 FPS at 1080p in Universe Sandbox. 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 Universe Sandbox?+

Universe Sandbox needs at least a 1.6 GHz dual-core processor, a 4 GB Video Memory†, Shader Model 6.0 graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 4 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 21H1+ (64-bit, x86).

Can Universe Sandbox run without a graphics card?+

No — Universe Sandbox is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 4 GB Video Memory†, Shader Model 6.0).

How much RAM does Universe Sandbox need?+

Universe Sandbox officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 8GB 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.