Can I Run X4: Foundations?
Egosoft · 2018
Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore, trade, fight, and build as you rise to command fleets, stations, and entire economies in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to every decision.
Can You Run X4: Foundations?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against X4: Foundations’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run X4: Foundations — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD RX 5300 or equivalent (Vulkan 1.4 support required) | NVIDIA RTX 3060 or AMD RX 6700 or equivalent (Vulkan 1.4 support required) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel i5-4590 3.3GHz or AMD equivalent | Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD equivalent |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 (64-bit) or higher | Windows 10 (64-bit) or higher |
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? →X4: Foundations is a demanding action game from 2018. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 82 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 37 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 156 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~34–40 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~75–90 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~140–170 FPS
Excellent
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X4: Foundations System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for X4: Foundations, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) or higher | Windows 10 (64-bit) or higher |
| Processor | Intel i5-4590 3.3GHz or AMD equivalent | Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD equivalent |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD RX 5300 or equivalent (Vulkan 1.4 support required) | NVIDIA RTX 3060 or AMD RX 6700 or equivalent (Vulkan 1.4 support required) |
| Storage | 35 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) or higher Processor: Intel i5-4590 3.3GHz or AMD equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD RX 5300 or equivalent (Vulkan 1.4 support required) Storage: 35 GB available space Additional Notes: Minimum: 8 GB RAM (base game) / 16 GB RAM (with all expansions installed)
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) or higher Processor: Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD equivalent Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 3060 or AMD RX 6700 or equivalent (Vulkan 1.4 support required) Storage: 50 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
X4: Foundations — FAQ
Can I run X4: Foundations?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 82 FPS at 1080p in X4: Foundations. Budget GPUs get about 37 FPS and high-end GPUs around 156 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 X4: Foundations?+
X4: Foundations needs at least a Intel i5-4590 3.3GHz or AMD equivalent processor, a NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD RX 5300 or equivalent (Vulkan 1.4 support required) graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 35 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 (64-bit) or higher.
Can X4: Foundations run without a graphics card?+
No — X4: Foundations is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD RX 5300 or equivalent (Vulkan 1.4 support required)).
How much RAM does X4: Foundations need?+
X4: Foundations officially requires a minimum of 8GB 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.