Starfield System Requirements
Starfield, released Sep 5, 2023, is a rpg game from Bethesda Game Studios. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 graphics with an AMD Ryzen 5 3600X-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Starfield call for AMD Radeon RX 5700-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 2600X-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 125 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Starfield call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 3600X-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 125 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| GPU | AMD Radeon RX 5700 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 125 GB | 125 GB |
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Best GPU for Starfield
Full GPU guide →Starfield's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 level. The current sweet spot is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$220Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
~$480AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for Starfield
Full CPU guide →Starfield's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 5 3600X level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
~$80AMD Ryzen 5 5500 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
Intel Core i5-13500
~$210Intel Core i5-13500 leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Starfield
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Starfield 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 Starfield?
- Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti run Starfield?
- Yes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is well ahead of Starfield's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT run Starfield?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT meets or beats Starfield's AMD Ryzen 5 3600X recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Starfield?
- Intel Arc B570 - Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for Starfield?
- 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 Starfield need?
- Starfield lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 still enough for Starfield?
- 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.