Stellaris system requirements: can your PC run it?

2016 · Simulation, Strategy · Paradox Development Studio

The developer recommends Intel® iCore™ i5-3570K or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2400G, Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti (1GB VRAM) or AMD® Radeon™ R7 370 (2 GB VRAM), 4 GB of RAM.

The minimum is Intel® iCore™ i3-530 or AMD® FX-6350, Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 or AMD® ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 (1GB VRAM), or AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11 or Intel® HD Graphics 4600, 4 GB of RAM, with 10 GB of free disk space.

These are the official requirements from the game's store page.

Demand levelModerate (33%)

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Official requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
Processor	Intel® iCore™ i3-530 or AMD® FX-6350	Intel® iCore™ i5-3570K or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2400G
Graphics	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)
Memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storage	10 GB	10 GB
DirectX	9.0c	12
OS	Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit	Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit
Notes	Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection	Controller support: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers. Special multiplayer requirements: Internet Connection

Source: Steam store page, checked 2026-10-08.

Parts that run Stellaris well

Upgrading for Stellaris? These are the cheapest graphics cards and processors on sale today that match or beat the developer's recommended parts, so the game runs the way it was meant to.

Graphics card

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Processor

Processor 300 ≈ ₹8,200 Buy now on Amazon
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Stellaris FPS calculator

Frame rates here are our estimates from the official specs and our benchmark scores, not measured results.

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Estimated performance

Select your processor and graphics card to see the frame rates and whether your PC meets the official specs.

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Estimated benchmark range at High settings (native resolution without DLSS/FSR upscaling). 1% low frame rates during intense scenes are typically 20–30% lower than average.

FPS on popular graphics cards

Estimated FPS at high settings, each card paired with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D so the processor does not hold it back.

Graphics card	1080p	1440p	4K
GeForce RTX 5090 32GB	281	281	281
GeForce RTX 4090 24GB	281	281	281
GeForce RTX 5080 16GB	281	281	281
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB	281	281	281
Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB	281	281	281
GeForce RTX 5070 12GB	281	281	281
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB	281	281	281
Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB	281	281	266
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	281	281	209
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB	281	281	205
GeForce RTX 3070 8GB	281	281	196
GeForce RTX 5060 8GB	281	280	182
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB	281	266	172
Arc B580	281	258	168
GeForce RTX 4060 8GB	281	243	158
Radeon RX 7600 8GB	281	236	153
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	281	213	138
Radeon RX 6600 8GB	267	197	128
GeForce RTX 2060	223	165	107
GeForce GTX 1660 Super	189	140	91
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB	171	127	82
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	165	122	79
Radeon RX 580	156	115	75
GeForce GTX 1650	123	91	59
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	102	75	49

FAQ

What are the Stellaris system requirements?

Minimum: Intel® iCore™ i3-530 or AMD® FX-6350 processor, Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 or AMD® ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 (1GB VRAM), or AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11 or Intel® HD Graphics 4600 graphics, 4 GB RAM. Recommended: Intel® iCore™ i5-3570K or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2400G, Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti (1GB VRAM) or AMD® Radeon™ R7 370 (2 GB VRAM), 4 GB RAM.

Can I run Stellaris on an RTX 4060?

Yes. We estimate about 281 FPS at 1080p high settings with a fast processor (ultra, high refresh). That's our estimate, not a benchmark.

Can a GTX 1060 run Stellaris?

Yes, at about 171 FPS at 1080p high in our estimate (ultra, high refresh). Lower the settings for a steadier frame rate.

How much RAM does Stellaris need?

4 GB minimum and 4 GB recommended. 16 GB is the sweet spot for most gaming PCs today.

How big is Stellaris on PC?

It needs about 10 GB of free space. Leave a few GB extra for updates.