Starfield: System Requirements
Starfield is one of the most demanding games on PC — it is heavy on both the GPU and the CPU, especially in dense cities like New Atlantis, and it requires an SSD. Below are Bethesda's official minimum and recommended requirements from Steam; then pick your CPU and GPU to estimate, from real data, your FPS in Starfield. Expect to need a strong current card for high frame rates at 1440p and 4K.
Can your PC run it?
Pick your processor and graphics card — get the estimated average FPS and 1% lows for this game, from real benchmark data.
System requirements
Recommended hardware
A graphically demanding game — a strong graphics card is what keeps frame rates smooth at high settings, especially at 1440p and 4K.
Other game requirements
Frequently asked questions
What GPU do you need for Starfield?
Per Steam, the minimum is a GTX 1070 Ti / RX 5700 and the recommended card is an RTX 2080 / RX 6800 XT. Starfield is genuinely demanding — even strong cards drop below 60 fps at native 1440p Ultra in the heaviest areas, so many players use DLSS or FSR.
How much RAM does Starfield need?
Steam lists 16 GB for both minimum and recommended. 16 GB is effectively the floor here.
Why is Starfield so CPU-heavy?
Dense hub cities like New Atlantis push the CPU hard due to NPC simulation, so frame rates there depend heavily on your processor. An SSD is required, and 16 GB of RAM plus a strong CPU keep the 1% lows steady.
Can my PC run Starfield?
Drop your CPU and GPU into the calculator above — it estimates the average FPS and 1% lows for Starfield from real benchmark data, instantly.