Kerbal Space Program 2 System Requirements
Kerbal Space Program 2, released Feb 24, 2023, is an indie / simulation game from Intercept Games. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics with an AMD Ryzen 5 3600-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Kerbal Space Program 2 call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti-class graphics, Intel Core i5-6400-class processor, 12 GB of RAM and 45 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Kerbal Space Program 2 call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 3600-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 60 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-6400 | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 45 GB | 60 GB |
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Best GPU for Kerbal Space Program 2
Full GPU guide →Kerbal Space Program 2's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9070, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
~$480AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 16GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Radeon RX 9070
~$550AMD Radeon RX 9070 adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
~$1,700NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 leaves plenty of margin with 24GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Other options at this level
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 · 32GB~$2,000Buy
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Best CPU for Kerbal Space Program 2
Full CPU guide →Kerbal Space Program 2's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 5 3600 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$110Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
~$160AMD Ryzen 7 5700X leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Kerbal Space Program 2
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Kerbal Space Program 2 build guide pairs these CPU and GPU picks with RAM, motherboard, SSD, PSU and case at budget, recommended and performance tiers, with an approximate total.
Can these parts run Kerbal Space Program 2?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9070 run Kerbal Space Program 2?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 meets or beats Kerbal Space Program 2's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT run Kerbal Space Program 2?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is well ahead of Kerbal Space Program 2's AMD Ryzen 5 3600 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Kerbal Space Program 2?
- AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT - AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 16GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for Kerbal Space Program 2?
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT - AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Kerbal Space Program 2 need?
- Kerbal Space Program 2 lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 still enough for Kerbal Space Program 2?
- It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.