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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 or AMD® ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 (1GB VRAM), or AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11 or Intel® HD Graphics 4600 | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti (1GB VRAM) or AMD® Radeon™ R7 370 (2 GB VRAM) | Detecting... |
| CPU | Intel® iCore™ i3-530 or AMD® FX-6350 | Intel® iCore™ i5-3570K or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2400G | Detecting... |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 10 GB | 10 GB | — |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 12 | — |
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About
Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run Stellaris on my PC?
To run Stellaris you need at least a GeForce GTX 460 or a Radeon HD 5870, plus 4 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce GTX 560 Ti or a Radeon R7 370, plus 4 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for Stellaris?
Stellaris minimum requirements: GPU: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 or AMD® ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 (1GB VRAM), or AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11 or Intel® HD Graphics 4600, CPU: Intel® iCore™ i3-530 or AMD® FX-6350, RAM: 4 GB, Storage: 10 GB, DirectX: Version 9.0c.
What are the recommended specs for Stellaris?
Stellaris recommended specs: GPU: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti (1GB VRAM) or AMD® Radeon™ R7 370 (2 GB VRAM), CPU: Intel® iCore™ i5-3570K or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2400G, RAM: 4 GB, Storage: 10 GB, DirectX: Version 12.
How many GB is Stellaris?
Stellaris requires at least 10 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run Stellaris?
Yes — a GTX 1650 comfortably meets the minimum and even approaches the recommended GPU tier for Stellaris. Expect solid 1080p performance at medium settings.
Is Stellaris CPU or GPU intensive?
Stellaris is relatively CPU intensive compared to its GPU needs. Single-thread CPU performance and clock speed matter more than raw GPU power — make sure your processor meets the recommended spec.
Can Steam Deck run Stellaris?
Yes, Stellaris is marked as Playable on Steam Deck. It runs on the device but may require some manual adjustments, such as configuring the on-screen keyboard or tweaking graphics settings.
How many players can run Stellaris?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Stellaris and 99% 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.
