PC requirements
Starfield System Requirements
Starfield needs at least AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K, 16 GB RAM and AMD Radeon RX 5700, NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti graphics. For the recommended experience you want AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel i5-10600K, 16 GB RAM and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 version 21H1 (10.0.19043) | Windows 10/11 with updates |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel i5-10600K |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 5700, NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 125 GB available space | 125 GB available space |
| Additional notes | SSD Required | SSD Required |
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Quick answers
Running Starfield on PC
Can my PC run Starfield?
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 Starfield need?
125 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.