Elite Dangerous requirements on PC

To meet the Elite Dangerous requirements, you will need an NVIDIA GTX 470 GPU, an Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q6600 CPU, 6GB of RAM, and 25GB of HD space.

Elite Dangerous is a space exploration game that's been on many gamer's minds since 2015. As a result and unsurprisingly, the resultant Elite Dangerous PC requirements are incredibly low, to the point that even older laptops should have no issues running the game. 

In fact, the Elite Dangerous minimum requirements only need an AMD R7 240 graphics card, an Intel Celeron J1900 processor, and 6GB of RAM. This is a very accessible hardware benchmark, and should prove no challenge even to devices and laptops older than five years. 

Fortunately, even the Elite Dangerous recommended specs require little from modern PCs, needing only an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 GPU, an AMD FX-4350 CPU, and 8GB of RAM. 

Still unsure if your laptop or PC meets the Elite Dangerous system requirements? Take our benchmark test with our automatic checker or by manually entering your system details to see if you can run the game. 

Elite Dangerous size - How big is Elite Dangerous?

The Elite Dangerous download size on PC comes in at 25GB of HDD or SSD space. An SSD is not a hard requirement, but will improve loading times. 

We recommend installing the game on an SSD to ensure the best gameplay performance. So, if you need more space or want to make an upgrade, check the PCGamesN buyers guide for the best SSD for gaming or just check the latest, best prices for SSDs.

It's also worth noting that the Steam version of the game only supports Windows 10 onwards, while the standalone client still supports Windows 8.

Elite Dangerous DLC

The developer released a massive update via an Elite Dangerous DLC called Elite Dangerous Odyssey, which has slightly elevated system requirements over the base game. 

Elite Dangerous will run on PC system with Windows 8/10 64-bit and upwards. Additionally it has a Linux version.

Looking for an upgrade? See our graphics card comparison and CPU compare for benchmarks. We'll help you find the best deal for the right gear to run the game.

Elite Dangerous FPS - what frame rate can you expect?

How many FPS will I get on Elite Dangerous? An FPS Monitor is the first step in understanding how the parts in your gaming PC are actually performing in real-world conditions. It's the perfect way to track Elite Dangerous FPS drops and stutters.

Download our free FPS Monitor via Overwolf to count your frame rates as you play, and test how tweaks to your settings can boost FPS and increase Elite Dangerous performance. Our app is compatible with hundreds of the best PC games and available now.