Starfield system requirements

To run the Starfield system requirements, you will be needing an NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti GPU, an Intel Core i7-6800K CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 125GB of SSD space.

Starfield has proven to be a very resource-intensive game, so you'll definitely need a good PC in order to run the game. Fortunately, meeting the Starfield PC requirements isn't impossible, though you'll definitely want a really good graphics card to play on the highest settings.

To meet the Starfield minimum requirements, you will need an NVIDIA GeForce 1070Ti graphics card, an Intel Core i7-6800K processor, and 16GB of RAM. At this level of hardware, you will still encounter performance issues, particularly in larger locations such as New Atlantis (one of the game's capital cities). You can tweak the Starfield settings to achieve better performance if you're encountering any issues, but you may want to aim for the higher Starfield specs if you want a smooth experience. 

If you're looking for the most graphically-intense Starfield experience, Bethesda have stated that the Starfield recommended specs require an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 GPU, an Intel Core i5-10600K CPU, and 16GB of RAM, though we recommend having more than 16GB of RAM available. Even on the best systems, Starfield can experience small drops in performance, so exceeding the recommended specs is in your best interests, particularly if you start installing a large number of Starfield mods.

Beyond the standard Starfield PC specs, AMD have published official Starfield benchmarks for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K experiences. You can read PCGamesN's full review of these spec on their Starfield AMD specs guide.

Take our benchmark test now to see if your PC can run Starfield with our automatic checker or by manually entering your system details.

Starfield 4k

In order to run the Starfield 4k requirements, you'll need the power of an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU, an AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT GPU, and an AMD X670 Motherboard. Running Starfield on 4k is quite demanding, so you may prefer to run Starfield 1440p, which needs an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU, an AMD Radeon RX 6800 Series GPU, and an AMD B650 Motherboard. You can also run Starfield 1080p with an an AMD Ryzen 5 7600 CPU, an AMD Radeon RX 7600 GPU, and an AMD A620 Motherboard.

Starfield size - How big is Starfield?

The initial Starfield download size for PC is 125 GB, and requires an SSD. 

HDD's are not compatible as has been stated by the developer, Bethesda. 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.

Starfield Shattered Space DLC

The Starfield Shattered Space DLC launched on September 30, 2024. Despite adding a considerable amount of content, the DLC does not demand any more of your PC than the base game. The DLC expansion introduces a side story focusing on the faction of House Va'ruun and their homeworld Va'ruun'kai. Shattered Space is very different from the main game in that it takes place on a single, hand-crafted map with over 50 diverse locations, and a new main questline.

For everything there is to know about Starfield Shattered Space, head on over to StarfieldDb.

Starfield FAQ

• Is Starfield console exclusive? Since Microsoft bought Bethesda for $7.5 billion USD, Starfield is an Xbox and PC exclusive, so no PS5 exclusive. There is no scheduled Starfield PS5 launch.
• Is Starfield multiplayer? No, Starfield is designed to be single-player according to Bethesda's Todd Howards.
• Who is in the game? Starfield Db has a full guide to the Starfield cast and voice actors for the vast range of Starfield NPCs and companions on offer.
• What are the Starfield character creation options?
• What are the best Starfield weapons and armor?
• How big is the Starfield map, and how many locations are there?
• How many Starfield factions are there?
• What is the maximum Starfield level?
• Starfield romance options explained.
• Can you join the Crimson Fleet pirates? Yes!
• What are the best Starfield traits?
• What are the best Starfield mods?
• What are the best Starfield builds?
• What are the Starfield console commands for cheats?
• What is the Starfield max level?
  
• What are the best Starfield ships? Oh and here are some of the best fan-made Starfield ship designs.

If you are after a wiki, then explore our massive Starfield wiki database for daily news, searchable databanks, maps, and even interactive tools.

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Starfield will run on PC system with Windows 10 and upwards.

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.

Starfield FPS - what frame rate can you expect?

How many FPS will I get on Starfield? We reference thousands of reports from PCGameBenchmark users running our FPS tracking app to tell you exactly how Starfield performs across a range of different settings and resolutions on the most popular PC gaming setups.

What frame rate does Starfield run at?

Here are the typical frame rate samples

Avg FPS	CPU	GPU	RAM
95	Intel Core i7-14700F	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060	32 GB
64	Intel Core i9-7900X	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080	64 GB
46	Intel Core i7-6950X	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070	32 GB
46	Intel Core i7-9700K	Intel UHD 630	16 GB
43	Intel Core i7-8700K	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER	32 GB

What frame rate does Starfield run at? Check our FPS Calculator

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