Starfield System Requirements and Optimization Tips

Is your current gaming PC setup able to run Starfield smoothly? This page will show you the complete list of Starfield minimum and recommended system requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• OS: Windows 10 version 21H1 (10.0.19043)
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700, NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti
• DirectX: Version 12
• Storage: 125 GB available space

Recommended Requirements

• OS: Windows 10/11 with updates
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel i5-10600K
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
• DirectX: Version 12
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 125 GB available space

So, did you meet at least the minimum requirements of Starfield?

Starfield System Requirements

Can I Run Starfield?

To run Starfield smoothly on your PC, you’ll need to meet some specific system requirements. For the minimum settings, make sure your operating system is at least Windows 10 version 21H1 (10.0.19043). In terms of processing power, an AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or an Intel Core i7-6800K will do the job. You’ll also need 16 GB of RAM and a graphics card like the AMD Radeon RX 5700 or NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti. DirectX 12 is a must, and make sure you have 125 GB of available storage space, with an SSD being a requirement.

For a more optimal experience, the recommended requirements suggest running the game on Windows 10 or 11 with the latest updates. Your processor should be either an AMD Ryzen 5 3600X or an Intel i5-10600K, paired with 16 GB of RAM. To make the visuals shine, go for an AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080. Don’t forget a broadband internet connection for network play, and the game still requires 125 GB of storage space on an SSD. These requirements will ensure you can fully enjoy the wonders of Starfield on your PC.

Starfield Optimization

Are you having a hard time getting a decent frame rate in Starfield? Here are some useful tips that you need to try:

• If you’re getting an FPS drop while playing Starfield, try running the game in windowed mode.
• Lowering your in-game graphics settings will increase your frame rate.
• Disable background-running apps and services.
• Prioritize the processing of Starfield. To do that, open the Task Manager > Details tab > right-click on Starfield > Set priority > choose High.
• Update the drivers on your PC. We recommend using Driver Booster.
• Use Driver Booster’s Game Boost option. This will disable background running apps that are not usually needed by Starfield.

How to Monitor Starfield FPS

There are several third-party programs that are capable of showing you the frame rate while in-game. These programs are usually lightweight, and you don’t have to worry about them using too much processing memory. We recommend using any of the following to show the FPS on the screen while playing Starfield:

• MSI Afterburner
• FPS counter
• Fraps
• GeForce Experience in-game overlay
• Steam in-game overlay

If you experience some lag or any performance issues while using any of this software, simply turn it off.