
No Man's Sky system requirements
Official minimum and recommended requirements published by the developer.
Minimum
CPUIntel Core i3
GPUNvidia GTX 1060 3GB, AMD RX 470 4GB, Intel UHD graphics 630
RAM8 GB RAM
Storage15 GB available space
Recommended
CPUIntel Skylake i5-6600 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
GPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 / AMD Radeon RX Vega 56
RAM16 GB RAM
Storage15 GB available space
Estimated FPS for No Man's Sky by graphics card
We calculated the estimated FPS for No Man's Sky on the most popular GPUs on the market. Results show Ultra quality performance with a reference CPU and 16GB of RAM.
| GPU | 1080p (Full HD) | 1440p (2K) | 4K (Ultra HD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090NVIDIA 32GB | 148 | 148 | 148 |
↓ -4.1% FPS | |||
| RTX 4090NVIDIA 24GB | 142 | 142 | 139 |
↓ -2.1% FPS | |||
| RTX 5080NVIDIA 16GB | 139 | 138 | 133 |
↓ -4.3% FPS | |||
| RX 7900 XTXAMD 24GB | 133 | 132 | 125 |
↓ -0.8% FPS | |||
| RTX 4080 SuperNVIDIA 16GB | 132 | 130 | 124 |
↓ -1.5% FPS | |||
| RTX 5070 TiNVIDIA 16GB | 130 | 128 | 118 |
↓ -4.6% FPS | |||
| RX 7900 XTAMD 20GB | 124 | 122 | 113 |
↓ -0.8% FPS | |||
| RTX 4070 Ti SuperNVIDIA 16GB | 123 | 119 | 109 |
| RTX 5070NVIDIA 12GB | 123 | 119 | 105 |
↓ -2.4% FPS | |||
| RX 9070 XTAMD 16GB | 120 | 116 | 101 |
↓ -1.7% FPS | |||
| RTX 4070 TiNVIDIA 12GB | 118 | 114 | 103 |
↓ -3.4% FPS | |||
| RTX 4070 SuperNVIDIA 12GB | 114 | 110 | 96 |
↓ -3.5% FPS | |||
| RX 9070AMD 16GB | 110 | 105 | 89 |
↓ -0.9% FPS | |||
| RX 7800 XTAMD 16GB | 109 | 105 | 87 |
↓ -0.9% FPS | |||
| RTX 4070NVIDIA 12GB | 108 | 103 | 87 |
| RTX 5060 TiNVIDIA 16GB | 108 | 101 | 82 |
↓ -2.8% FPS | |||
| RX 9060 XT 16GBAMD 16GB | 105 | 90 | 66 |
↓ -3.8% FPS | |||
| RTX 3070 TiNVIDIA 8GB | 101 | 98 | 79 |
↓ -5.0% FPS | |||
| RTX 4060 TiNVIDIA 8GB | 96 | 87 | 67 |
↓ -6.3% FPS | |||
| RTX 3060 TiNVIDIA 8GB | 90 | 85 | 65 |
↓ -3.3% FPS | |||
| RTX 4060NVIDIA 8GB | 87 | 77 | 54 |
↓ -2.3% FPS | |||
| Arc B580INTEL 12GB | 85 | 76 | 54 |
↓ -3.5% FPS | |||
| RX 7600AMD 8GB | 82 | 71 | 45 |
| RTX 5050NVIDIA 8GB | 82 | 70 | 43 |
↓ -3.7% FPS | |||
| RTX 3060NVIDIA 12GB | 79 | 71 | 47 |
↓ -3.8% FPS | |||
| RX 6600 XTAMD 8GB | 76 | 66 | 39 |
↓ -17.1% FPS | |||
| RTX 3050NVIDIA 8GB | 63 | 49 | 27 |
What GPU do you need for No Man's Sky?
Most modern GPUs handle No Man's Sky without issues. Even a RTX 3050 reaches over 60 FPS.
If you have a 144Hz monitor and want stable 144+ FPS, we recommend a RTX 5090 or better.
To play at 1440p smoothly (60+ FPS), a RX 6600 XT is enough. At 4K, you will need a RTX 3060 Ti or better for a smooth experience.

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Frequently asked questions about No Man's Sky
Can I run No Man's Sky on my PC?
It depends on your GPU. No Man's Sky is a Moderate game. For 60 FPS at 1080p Ultra you need at least a RTX 3050.
What GPU do I need for No Man's Sky at 144 FPS?
For stable 144+ FPS at 1080p Ultra, we recommend a RTX 5090 or better.
Can I play No Man's Sky at 4K?
Yes, but you will need a powerful GPU. For 60 FPS at 4K Ultra, we recommend a RTX 3060 Ti or better.
Is the FPS data for No Man's Sky accurate?
These are estimates based on hardware benchmarks. Actual performance may vary depending on drivers, temperature, and system configuration.





