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Can you run No Man's Sky? — Estimated FPS with your GPU

Genre: SurvivalDeveloper: Hello GamesRelease Date: Aug 12, 2016
Difficulty levelModerate (30%)
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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.

GPU1080p (Full HD)1440p (2K)4K (Ultra HD)
RTX 5090NVIDIA 32GB
148
Estimated
148
Estimated
148
Estimated
↓ -4.1% FPS
RTX 4090NVIDIA 24GB
142
Estimated
142
Estimated
139
Estimated
↓ -2.1% FPS
RTX 5080NVIDIA 16GB
139
Estimated
138
Estimated
133
Estimated
↓ -4.3% FPS
RX 7900 XTXAMD 24GB
133
Estimated
132
Estimated
125
Estimated
↓ -0.8% FPS
RTX 4080 SuperNVIDIA 16GB
132
Estimated
130
Estimated
124
Estimated
↓ -1.5% FPS
RTX 5070 TiNVIDIA 16GB
130
Estimated
128
Estimated
118
Estimated
↓ -4.6% FPS
RX 7900 XTAMD 20GB
124
Estimated
122
Estimated
113
Estimated
↓ -0.8% FPS
RTX 4070 Ti SuperNVIDIA 16GB
123
Estimated
119
Estimated
109
Estimated
RTX 5070NVIDIA 12GB
123
Estimated
119
Estimated
105
Estimated
↓ -2.4% FPS
RX 9070 XTAMD 16GB
120
Estimated
116
Estimated
101
Estimated
↓ -1.7% FPS
RTX 4070 TiNVIDIA 12GB
118
Estimated
114
Estimated
103
Estimated
↓ -3.4% FPS
RTX 4070 SuperNVIDIA 12GB
114
Estimated
110
Estimated
96
Estimated
↓ -3.5% FPS
RX 9070AMD 16GB
110
Estimated
105
Estimated
89
Estimated
↓ -0.9% FPS
RX 7800 XTAMD 16GB
109
Estimated
105
Estimated
87
Estimated
↓ -0.9% FPS
RTX 4070NVIDIA 12GB
108
Estimated
103
Estimated
87
Estimated
RTX 5060 TiNVIDIA 16GB
108
Estimated
101
Estimated
82
Estimated
↓ -2.8% FPS
RX 9060 XT 16GBAMD 16GB
105
Estimated
90
Estimated
66
Estimated
↓ -3.8% FPS
RTX 3070 TiNVIDIA 8GB
101
Estimated
98
Estimated
79
Estimated
↓ -5.0% FPS
RTX 4060 TiNVIDIA 8GB
96
Estimated
87
Estimated
67
Estimated
↓ -6.3% FPS
RTX 3060 TiNVIDIA 8GB
90
Estimated
85
Estimated
65
Estimated
↓ -3.3% FPS
RTX 4060NVIDIA 8GB
87
Estimated
77
Estimated
54
Estimated
↓ -2.3% FPS
Arc B580INTEL 12GB
85
Estimated
76
Estimated
54
Estimated
↓ -3.5% FPS
RX 7600AMD 8GB
82
Estimated
71
Estimated
45
Estimated
RTX 5050NVIDIA 8GB
82
Estimated
70
Estimated
43
Estimated
↓ -3.7% FPS
RTX 3060NVIDIA 12GB
79
Estimated
71
Estimated
47
Estimated
↓ -3.8% FPS
RX 6600 XTAMD 8GB
76
Estimated
66
Estimated
39
Estimated
↓ -17.1% FPS
RTX 3050NVIDIA 8GB
63
Estimated
49
Estimated
27
Estimated

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.

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