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Can I Run X-COM: UFO Defense?

MicroProse Software, Inc · 2008

Our verdict

Runs on almost any PC

Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.

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Estimated FPS at 1080p

GAMERSPECS ESTIMATE

On a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, X-COM: UFO Defense 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 X-COM: UFO Defense, 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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What limits performance in X-COM: UFO Defense

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 ("80386 processor or better") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for X-COM: UFO Defense, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.

Video memory (VRAM)

Not stated

The publisher doesn't state a video memory requirement, so we don't estimate one.

Settings to lower first in X-COM: UFO Defense

  1. 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.

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Can You Run X-COM: UFO Defense?

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ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060—Not listed
CPUCore i5-1340080386 processor or betterNot listed
RAM16 GB4 MBNot listed
OSWindows 11Microsoft® 2000/XP/Vista®Not listed

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X-COM: UFO Defense System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for X-COM: UFO Defense, component by component.

ComponentMinimum
OSMicrosoft® 2000/XP/Vista®
Processor80386 processor or better
Memory4Mb RAM Sound Cards Supported: AdLib compatible cards, SoundBlaster compatible cards and the Roland LAPC-1.

The publisher lists no recommended specs.

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Minimum

Supported OS: Microsoft® 2000/XP/Vista® Processor: 80386 processor or better Memory: 4Mb RAM Sound Cards Supported: AdLib compatible cards, SoundBlaster compatible cards and the Roland LAPC-1.

Source: Steam

X-COM: UFO Defense — FAQ

Can I run X-COM: UFO Defense?+

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 X-COM: UFO Defense?+

X-COM: UFO Defense needs at least a 80386 processor or better processor, 4 MB of RAM, running Microsoft® 2000/XP/Vista®.

Can X-COM: UFO Defense 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 X-COM: UFO Defense need?+

X-COM: UFO Defense officially requires a minimum of 4 MB 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.