PC requirements
Spore System Requirements
Spore needs at least 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium® 4 or equivalent, 512 MB RAM (768 MB RAM for Vista) and 128 MB Video Card, with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 graphics.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium® 4 or equivalent |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM (768 MB RAM for Vista) |
| Graphics | 128 MB Video Card, with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 |
| Storage | At least 4 GB of hard drive space, with at least 1 GB additional space for creations |
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Other platforms
Spore is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:
Quick answers
Running Spore on PC
Can my PC run Spore?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Spore need?
At least 4 GB of hard drive space, with at least 1 GB additional space for creations