Can I Run Elite Dangerous on My PC / Laptop?
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Check if your PC can run Elite Dangerous
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Can I run Elite Dangerous on my PC?
Use the checker above to find out in seconds. Pick your graphics card and processor and it compares them against Elite Dangerous's official requirements. As a quick guide, you need at least a Nvidia GTX 470/AMD R7 240 graphics card, a Quad Core CPU (4 x 2Ghz) processor, and 6 GB RAM of RAM to play at 1080p.
Can I run Elite Dangerous on my laptop?
Yes, if your laptop has a dedicated graphics card around a Nvidia GTX 470/AMD R7 240 or better and 6 GB RAM of RAM. Laptops with only integrated graphics usually fall short. Enter your laptop's GPU in the tool above to check. Keep in mind that the laptop version of a card runs a little slower than the desktop card of the same name, and heat can lower sustained frame rates.
To run Elite Dangerous you need at least a Nvidia GTX 470/AMD R7 240 graphics card, a Quad Core CPU (4 x 2Ghz) processor, and 6 GB RAM. Use the checker above to see whether your PC or laptop clears the bar, then check the full requirements below.
Elite Dangerous system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Quad Core CPU (4 x 2Ghz) | Intel Core i7-3770K Quad Core CPU or better / AMD FX 4350 Quad Core CPU or better |
| Graphics card (GPU) | Nvidia GTX 470/AMD R7 240 | Nvidia GTX 770 / AMD Radeon R9 280X |
| Memory (RAM) | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 25 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
Storage: 25 GB available space
Can these graphics cards run Elite Dangerous?
| Graphics card | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GTX 1050 Ti | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| GTX 1650 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RX 570 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RX 580 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| GTX 1060 6GB | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| GTX 1650 Super | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| GTX 1660 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| GTX 1660 Super | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RTX 3050 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| GTX 1660 Ti | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RX 6600 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RTX 2060 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RTX 4050 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| Arc A750 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RTX 3060 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RX 6600 XT | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RX 7600 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RX 6700 XT | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RTX 4060 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RTX 3060 Ti | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RTX 3070 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RTX 4070 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
Can I run Elite Dangerous? Your questions answered
Pick your graphics card and processor in the checker above and it compares them to Elite Dangerous's requirements. As a guide, you need at least a Nvidia GTX 470/AMD R7 240, a Quad Core CPU (4 x 2Ghz), and 6 GB RAM.
The minimum is a Quad Core CPU (4 x 2Ghz) processor, a Nvidia GTX 470/AMD R7 240 graphics card, and 6 GB RAM. The full minimum and recommended specs are in the table above.
For a smoother experience Elite Dangerous recommends a Intel Core i7-3770K Quad Core CPU or better / AMD FX 4350 Quad Core CPU or better processor, a Nvidia GTX 770 / AMD Radeon R9 280X graphics card, and 8 GB RAM.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 3050 is at or above Elite Dangerous's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The GTX 1650 is at or above Elite Dangerous's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The GTX 1060 6GB is at or above Elite Dangerous's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The RX 580 is at or above Elite Dangerous's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 4060 is at or above Elite Dangerous's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 3060 is at or above Elite Dangerous's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 2060 is at or above Elite Dangerous's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The GTX 1660 is at or above Elite Dangerous's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The GTX 1660 Super is at or above Elite Dangerous's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The RX 6600 is at or above Elite Dangerous's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The GTX 1660 Ti is at or above Elite Dangerous's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 3060 Ti is at or above Elite Dangerous's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 4050 is at or above Elite Dangerous's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes. The GTX 1050 Ti clears Elite Dangerous's minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 4070 is at or above Elite Dangerous's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
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