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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | AMD Radeon RX 5700, NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 | Detecting... |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel i5-10600K | Detecting... |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 125 GB | 125 GB | — |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 | — |
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Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run Starfield on my PC?
To run Starfield you need at least a GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or a Radeon RX 5700, plus 16 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce RTX 2080 or a Radeon RX 6800 XT, plus 16 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for Starfield?
Starfield minimum requirements: GPU: AMD Radeon RX 5700, NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti, CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K, RAM: 16 GB, Storage: 125 GB, DirectX: Version 12.
What are the recommended specs for Starfield?
Starfield recommended specs: GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel i5-10600K, RAM: 16 GB, Storage: 125 GB, DirectX: Version 12.
How many GB is Starfield?
Starfield requires at least 125 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run Starfield?
No — a GTX 1650 falls below the minimum GPU requirement for Starfield. You would need a stronger card (roughly GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or better) for a playable experience.
Is Starfield CPU or GPU intensive?
Starfield 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 Starfield?
Unfortunately, Starfield 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 Starfield?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 79% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Starfield and 39% 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.
