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Can my PC run Elite Dangerous?
Released 2015 · RPG · Metacritic 80
Pick your hardware below to see predicted FPS at every resolution, with DLSS / FSR / Frame Generation.
Pick your CPU and GPU above to see predicted FPS for Elite Dangerous.
System Requirements (from Steam)
Minimum
- CPU
- Quad Core CPU (4 x 2Ghz)
- GPU
- Nvidia GTX 470/AMD R7 240
- RAM
- 6 GB
- Storage
- 25 GB
- DirectX
- v11
Recommended
- CPU
- Intel Core i7-3770K Quad Core CPU or better / AMD FX 4350 Quad Core CPU or better✓ matched
- GPU
- Nvidia GTX 770 / AMD Radeon R9 280X✓ matched
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Storage
- 25 GB
- DirectX
- v11
Frequently Asked
Can my PC run Elite Dangerous?
Elite Dangerous (2015) requires at least Quad Core CPU (4 x 2Ghz), Nvidia GTX 470/AMD R7 240, and 6 GB RAM at minimum settings. Use the picker below to check your specific hardware.
What FPS can I expect in Elite Dangerous?
FPS varies by resolution and GPU. Pick your hardware below to see predicted FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K with DLSS, FSR, and Frame Generation.
Does Elite Dangerous support DLSS or FSR?
Elite Dangerous does not currently support upscalers.