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Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.
| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | OS Windows 7, 8.1, or 10 | OS Windows 7, 8.1, or 10 |
| Processor | Processor Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 CPU with 2 or more cores, or AMD equivalent | Processor Intel Core i5 6600K at 3.5 ghz or faster |
| Memory | Memory 8 GB | Memory 16 GB |
| Graphics | Graphics DirectX 11-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/512 MB VRAM | Graphics DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/4 GB VRAM |
| DirectX | DirectX Version 11 | DirectX Version 12 |
| Storage | Storage 20 GB | Storage 65 GB |
| Sound Card | Sound Card Default | Sound Card Default |
| VR Support | VR Support SteamVR or Oculus PC | VR Support — |
| Additional Notes | Additional Notes The disk requirements are based on how many world scenery areas are downloaded. Minimum with one scenery area is 20 GB . Additional scenery areas can be downloaded at no charge at any time after purchase | Additional Notes The disk requirements are based on how many world scenery areas are downloaded. Minimum with one scenery area is 20 GB . Additional scenery areas can be downloaded at no charge at any time after purchase |
| Network | Network — | Network Broadband Internet connection |
X-Plane 11 minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7, 8.1, or 10 operating system. Your processor should be Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 CPU with 2 or more cores, or AMD equivalent or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 8 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be DirectX 11-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/512 MB VRAM. You also have to have 20 GB free disk space to install the game.
If you go for recommended requirements for X-Plane 11 for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 7, 8.1, or 10. Recommended CPU would be Intel Core i5 6600K at 3.5 ghz or faster CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 16 GB or more. And video card — DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/4 GB VRAM.
Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.
| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | OS OS X: OS X 10.11 (e.g. El Capitan, Sierra, High Sierra, Mojave, Catalina) | OS OS X: OS X 10.11 (e.g. El Capitan, Sierra, High Sierra, Mojave, Catalina) |
| Processor | Processor Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 CPU with 2 or more cores, or AMD equivalent | Processor Intel Core i5 6600K at 3.5 ghz or faster |
| Memory | Memory 8 GB | Memory 16 GB |
| Graphics | Graphics NVIDIA or AMD video card w/512 MB VRAM | Graphics video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/4 GB VRAM |
| Network | Network Broadband Internet connection | Network Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | Storage 20 GB | Storage 65 GB |
| Sound Card | Sound Card Default | Sound Card Default |
| Additional Notes | Additional Notes The disk requirements are based on how many world scenery areas are downloaded. Minimum with one scenery area is 20 GB . Additional scenery areas can be downloaded at no charge at any time after purchase | Additional Notes The disk requirements are based on how many world scenery areas are downloaded. Minimum with one scenery area is 20 GB . Additional scenery areas can be downloaded at no charge at any time after purchase |
As for Mac OS, X-Plane 11 requirements here start with OS X: OS X 10.11 (e.g. El Capitan, Sierra, High Sierra, Mojave, Catalina) operating system. Processor needs to be at least Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 CPU with 2 or more cores, or AMD equivalent. 8 GB of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be NVIDIA or AMD video card w/512 MB VRAM. Finally, the game needs 20 GB of free disk space.
As for recommended OS, it is OS X: OS X 10.11 (e.g. El Capitan, Sierra, High Sierra, Mojave, Catalina). Intel Core i5 6600K at 3.5 ghz or faster processor is recommended. Plus, 16 GB of RAM. Your video card should be video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/4 GB VRAM.
Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.
| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | OS Varies, Ubuntu 16.04LTS tested | OS Varies, Ubuntu 16.04LTS tested |
| Processor | Processor Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 CPU with 2 or more cores, or AMD equivalent | Processor Intel Core i5 6600K at 3.5 ghz or faster |
| Memory | Memory 8 GB | Memory 16 GB |
| Graphics | Graphics video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/512 MB VRAM with proprietary driver | Graphics video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/4 GB VRAM with proprietary driver |
| Network | Network Broadband Internet connection | Network Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | Storage 20 GB | Storage 65 GB |
| Sound Card | Sound Card Default | Sound Card Default |
| Additional Notes | Additional Notes The disk requirements are based on how many world scenery areas are downloaded. Minimum with one scenery area is 20 GB . Additional scenery areas can be downloaded at no charge at any time after purchase | Additional Notes The disk requirements are based on how many world scenery areas are downloaded. Minimum with one scenery area is 20 GB . Additional scenery areas can be downloaded at no charge at any time after purchase |
If you’re on Linux, minimum requirements include Varies, Ubuntu 16.04LTS tested. Processor should be Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 CPU with 2 or more cores, or AMD equivalent or higher. For RAM you need 8 GB or more. Graphics card should be video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/512 MB VRAM with proprietary driver or better. 15GB of free disk space is a must.
For Linux recommended requirements, use Varies, Ubuntu 16.04LTS tested. As for the processor/CPU, use Intel Core i5 6600K at 3.5 ghz or faster or equivalent. Add 16 GB or more of RAM to it. And make sure you have video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/4 GB VRAM with proprietary driver graphics card.
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You would be able to run X-Plane 11 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:
Minimum requirements for Mac are:
Minimum requirements for Linux are:
No, this is not enough to play X-Plane 11. The minimum RAM is 8 GB.
Yes, X-Plane 11 can run with 8 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.
You need at least 8 GB of RAM to run X-Plane 11 on PC, but 16 GB is recommended.
On Mac it requires minimum 8 GB, with 16 GB recommended.
And on Linux/SteamOS: 8 GB minimum, and 16 GB recommended.
Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 CPU with 2 or more cores, or AMD equivalent is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run X-Plane 11.
At least 20 GB of disk space is required to install X-Plane 11 on your PC.
You need DirectX 11-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/512 MB VRAM or more powerful video card.
Yes, X-Plane 11 needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.
Version 11 or greater is necessary for this game.
Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.
Yes, X-Plane 11 supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:
X-Plane 11 release date is 30 March, 2023.
