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Can I Run Google Earth VR?

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Steam players who can run it · September 2026

According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 91% of players have a GPU that runs Google Earth VR at minimum and 90% at recommended.

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Based on the GPUs we identified, which add up to 82.6% of the survey. Only the graphics card counts: not the CPU or RAM.Source: Steam Hardware SurveyHow we calculate it

System Requirements

ComponentMinimumRecommendedYour PC
GPU Nvidia GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 Fury equivalent or better Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 or better Detecting...
CPU Intel i5-6400 equivalent or better Intel i7-6700 equivalent or better Detecting...
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Google Earth VR lets you explore the world from totally new perspectives in virtual reality. Stroll the streets of Tokyo, soar over the Grand Canyon, or walk around the Eiffel Tower.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run Google Earth VR on my PC?

To run Google Earth VR you need at least a GeForce GTX 970 or a Radeon R9 Fury, plus 8 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce GTX 980, plus 8 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.

What are the minimum requirements for Google Earth VR?

Google Earth VR minimum requirements: GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 Fury equivalent or better, CPU: Intel i5-6400 equivalent or better, RAM: 8 GB, Storage: 4 GB.

What are the recommended specs for Google Earth VR?

Google Earth VR recommended specs: GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 or better, CPU: Intel i7-6700 equivalent or better, RAM: 8 GB, Storage: 8 GB.

How many GB is Google Earth VR?

Google Earth VR requires at least 4 GB of free storage for installation, with 8 GB recommended to account for updates and DLC. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.

Can a GTX 1650 run Google Earth VR?

No — a GTX 1650 falls below the minimum GPU requirement for Google Earth VR. You would need a stronger card (roughly GeForce GTX 970 or better) for a playable experience.

Is Google Earth VR CPU or GPU intensive?

Google Earth VR is primarily GPU intensive. The minimum GPU tier is high relative to the CPU requirement, so the graphics card is the main bottleneck — upgrading your GPU will deliver the biggest frame rate gains.

Can Steam Deck run Google Earth VR?

Unfortunately, Google Earth VR is currently marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and determined it does not work properly on the device due to compatibility issues.

How many players can run Google Earth VR?

According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 91% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Google Earth VR and 90% meet the recommended one. We match every card in the survey against our GPU benchmark scores; the ones we identify add up to 82.6% of the survey, and the math runs on that part. It only measures the graphics card, not the CPU or RAM.