About SpaceEngine
SpaceEngine was released on June 11, 2019. Steam files it under Casual, Indie and Simulation. It needs 4 GB of free storage.
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SpaceEngine system requirements
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SpaceEngine needs at least GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or Radeon RX 460 (4 GB) and Intel Core i3-3220T or AMD FX-4100, 6 GB of RAM and 4 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a Radeon RX 480 or better.
Updated October 3, 2026
What it takes to run SpaceEngine
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or Radeon RX 460 (4 GB) | Intel Core i3-3220T or AMD FX-4100 | 6 GB |
| Recommended | GeForce GTX 1060 (5/6 GB) or Radeon RX 480 (8 GB) | Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD FX-8350 | 8 GB |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | Radeon RX 480 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | GeForce GTX 1660 Super or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | GeForce RTX 3060 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
The first two rows are the publisher's numbers. The rows below are our own estimates from the scoring model.
How to get the best frame rate in SpaceEngine
The publisher's minimum for SpaceEngine is GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or Radeon RX 460 (4 GB) with Intel Core i3-3220T or AMD FX-4100, and the recommended hardware is GeForce GTX 1060 (5/6 GB) or Radeon RX 480 (8 GB). We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.
In our estimates a Radeon RX 480 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a GeForce GTX 1660 Super does the same at 1440p, and a GeForce RTX 3060 at 4K. Cards below that can still play the game, at Medium or Low.
Strategy and simulation games lean on the processor, especially late in a game when there is a lot to calculate. A faster graphics card will not fix a slow late game, but a faster CPU and more RAM will.
Best graphics card for SpaceEngine
Estimated fps at 1080p on High by graphics card, and the best 60 fps preset at each resolution.
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| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 201 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 224 fps | Ultra 162 fps | Ultra 90 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 286 fps | Ultra 159 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 228 fps | Ultra 164 fps | Ultra 91 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | Ultra 134 fps | Ultra 97 fps | High 75 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 221 fps | Ultra 159 fps | Ultra 88 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | Ultra 110 fps | Ultra 79 fps | High 61 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | Ultra 81 fps | High 81 fps | Medium 63 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | Ultra 85 fps | High 85 fps | Medium 66 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Ultra 63 fps | High 63 fps | Low 67 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | Medium 80 fps | Low 78 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | High 66 fps | Medium 67 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 277 fps | Ultra 199 fps | Ultra 111 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 213 fps | Ultra 153 fps | Ultra 85 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | Ultra 102 fps | Ultra 73 fps | Medium 79 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | High 63 fps | Medium 64 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Arc B580 | Ultra 146 fps | Ultra 105 fps | High 81 fps |
The highest quality preset that still holds 60 fps. Estimates with a processor that does not limit the card.
Memory and processor
Memory
Minimum 6 GB, recommended 8 GB. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.
Processor
A processor like the Intel Pentium G4560 meets the recommended CPU level. For many fps in fast games, a quick CPU matters as much as the graphics card. Check your pairing.
Questions about SpaceEngine
What are the minimum system requirements for SpaceEngine?
Minimum: Intel Core i3-3220T or AMD FX-4100, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or Radeon RX 460 (4 GB), 6 GB of memory, 4 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for SpaceEngine?
Recommended: Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD FX-8350, GeForce GTX 1060 (5/6 GB) or Radeon RX 480 (8 GB), 8 GB of memory.
What graphics card do I need to run SpaceEngine at 60 fps?
In our estimate a Radeon RX 480 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a GeForce GTX 1660 Super for 1440p.
How much RAM does SpaceEngine need?
The minimum is 6 GB and the recommendation is 8 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.
How much storage does SpaceEngine need?
About 4 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run SpaceEngine?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 153 fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs great.
Requirements from the game's Steam page. Powered by Steam. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve or the publisher.