Can I Run Starfield?

Last updated: 2 December 2023

You must be wondering, can my PC run Starfield? On this page you will find Starfield system requirements for PC (Linux, Mac and Windows). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

Test your PC to see if it will run Starfield or check system requirement details for CPU, operating system, graphics and sound cards, required disk space and more for each of the supported platforms.

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Can I run it: Starfield

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Can my PC run Starfield?

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  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s CPU name will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Processor’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. In the opened menu click on ‘Device Manager’
  3. In ‘Device Manager’ click on the arrow next to ‘Display adapters’
  4. Under the drop-down, you will see the GPU that your computer is using

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s RAM will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Installed RAM’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. You can see if Windows is 64 or 32 bit under ‘System type’
  4. You can see Windows version under ‘Windows edition’

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Starfield Windows Requirements

Starfield system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 10 version 21H1 (10.0.19043)
OS
Windows 10/11 with updates
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
16 GB
Memory
16 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
Version 12
DirectX
Version 12
Storage
Storage
125 GB
Storage
125 GB
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
SSD required
Additional Notes
SSD required
Network
Network
Network
Broadband Internet connection

Starfield minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 10 version 21H1 (10.0.19043) operating system. Your processor should be AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 16 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be AMD Radeon RX 5700, NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti. You also have to have 125 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Starfield for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 10/11 with updates. Recommended CPU would be AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel i5-10600K CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 16 GB or more. And video card — AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080.

Game Details

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.

Release date
5 September, 2023
Required age
16+
Category
Single-player
Genre
RPG
Supported languages
English*, Italian, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, French*, German*, Spanish - Spain*, Japanese*
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher
Bethesda Softworks
Support website
help.bethesda.net
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Starfield?

You would be able to run Starfield on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!

Minimum requirements for Windows are:

Can I play Starfield with 8 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play Starfield. The minimum RAM is 16 GB.

Can I play Starfield with 16 GB of RAM?

Yes, Starfield can run with 16 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does Starfield need?

You need at least 16 GB of RAM to run Starfield on PC.

What processor do I need for Starfield?

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Starfield.

How many GB is Starfield?

At least 125 GB of disk space is required to install Starfield on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Starfield?

You need AMD Radeon RX 5700, NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Starfield?

Windows 10 version 21H1 (10.0.19043) or newer.

What DirectX do I need to run Starfield?

Version 12 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Starfield on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is Starfield release date?

Starfield release date is 5 September, 2023.

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