Starfield
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- Radeon RX 5700 · Ryzen 5 2600X
- Recommended
- Radeon RX 6800 XT · Ryzen 5 3600X
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 7600 XT (~61 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported on Steam Deck · ~39 fps low (est.)
- Genres
- RPG
- Release
- Sep 5, 2023
- Developer
- Bethesda Game Studios
- Publisher
- Bethesda Softworks
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.
SpaceOpen WorldSingleplayerRPGSci-fiExplorationCharacter CustomizationFirst-PersonStory RichAction-Adventure
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What you need for Starfield
Starfield needs about a Radeon RX 7600 XT for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce RTX 4070 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 7600 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | Ryzen 5 7600X |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 4070 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5090 | Ryzen 9 5950X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5080 | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Starfield →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 20 | 14 | 8 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 28 | 19 | 12 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 41 | 29 | 17 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 45 | 32 | 19 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 49 | 34 | 21 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 51 | 36 | 21 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 57 | 40 | 24 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 58 | 41 | 24 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 68 | 48 | 29 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 86 | 60 | 36 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 95 | 67 | 40 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 98 | 69 | 41 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 128 | 90 | 54 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 133 | 93 | 56 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 211 | 148 | 89 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Starfield system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 version 21H1 (10.0.19043) | Windows 10/11 with updates |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel i5-10600K |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 5700, NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 125 GB | 125 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Notes | SSD Required | SSD Required |
Source: Steam.
Starfield on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Unsupported on Steam Deck
Steam Deck · unsupported
- ✗Unsupported graphics performance
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 39 low | Unsupported on Steam Deck |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 32 low | Below minimum |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 37 low | Below minimum |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 33 low | Below minimum |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 33 low | Below minimum |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 5
- Steam achievements
- 82
- Features
- Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsColor Alternatives#category_contrast_controlsPlayable without Timed InputStereo SoundSurround SoundSteam CloudFamily Sharing
- Languages (9)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese
Full audio: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese
Latest news & patches
- New worlds to explore with Starfield Creations!2026-06-12
- Starfield Update 1.16.244 – June 11, 2026Patch2026-06-11
- Starfield Update 1.16.242 – May 14, 2026Patch2026-05-22
- Starfield Update 1.16.236 – April 7, 2026Patch2026-04-07
- Everything in Starfield’s Free Lanes Update & Terran Armada DLCPatch2026-04-07
- Starfield’s Terran Armada DLC Animated Anthology Episode2026-04-06
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Starfield run on a GTX 1650?
No. The GeForce GTX 1650 is below Starfield's minimum spec (Radeon RX 5700). Our model still estimates ~33 fps at 1080p low (range 27–40, medium confidence, ±20%), but cards below the minimum may not be supported. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 7600 XT (~61 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Starfield run on Steam Deck?
No. Valve rates Starfield Unsupported on Steam Deck: some or all of it doesn't work on the device, so our estimate only matters if that changes. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~39 fps on the low preset (range 31–46, medium confidence, ±20%). Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Starfield at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce RTX 4070 or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 7600 XT is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 5080. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Starfield by brand.
Can I run Starfield on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the Radeon RX 6800M is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~61 fps (range 49–73, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop GPU, gets ~70 fps at 1080p low. Starfield on the Radeon RX 6800M.
How much RAM does Starfield need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 16 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for Starfield.
How much storage does Starfield take?
Starfield needs 125 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam, and the publisher says an SSD is required. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 version 21H1 (10.0.19043).