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Can I run Starfield?
Starfield's official minimum spec names the Radeon RX 5700 and Ryzen 5 2600X with 16 GB RAM; its recommended spec the Radeon RX 6800 XT. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the Arc B580 at £306.28 (PcNova); for 1440p High it's the RTX 5070 at £523.79 (PcNova).
Estimates, not benchmarks. We map the publisher's minimum / recommended specs onto SpecPrice's performance scores (GPU: RTX 4060 = 100; CPU: Ryzen 5 7600X = 100). Prices , UK shops only.
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Starfield official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | AMD Radeon RX 5700, NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K | 16 GB |
| Recommended 1080p High | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel i5-10600K | 16 GB |
Publisher notes
Minimum: SSD Required
Recommended: SSD Required
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, Starfield needs a GPU score of about 103: the 11th most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Monster Hunter Wilds, Dragon's Dogma 2, Battlefield 6, Grand Theft Auto V (Enhanced).
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~66 8 GB VRAM | ~43 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 £51.99 · AWD-IT |
| 1080p High | ~103 8 GB VRAM | ~56 16 GB RAM | Arc B580 £306.28 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 1440p High | ~165 8 GB VRAM | ~56 16 GB RAM | RTX 5070 £523.79 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 4K High | ~278 12 GB VRAM | ~56 16 GB RAM | RTX 5090 £5,704.21 · GamingKit | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
Cheapest GPUs for Starfield at 1080p High
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB score 155 16 GB
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti EAGLE MAX OC 16G Graphics Card - 16GB GDD
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
RX 9070 XT score 245 16 GB
PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT HELLHOUND Resonance Ed. 16GB GDDR6 Graphics Card, RDNA4, 4096
RTX 5070 Ti score 246 16 GB
PNY NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 TI ARGB OC 16GB GDDR7 Ray-Tracing Graphics Card, DLSS 4, 8960
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Starfield?
AMD Radeon RX 5700, NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti; AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K; 16 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for Starfield?
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080; AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel i5-10600K; 16 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Starfield?
For the minimum spec (1080p Low), the cheapest card we price at UK shops is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10; for 1080p High it's the Arc B580 at £306.28. Older or entry cards we don't price can also meet the minimum: see the official list above.
What GPU do I need for Starfield at 1440p?
About 165 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: RTX 5070 at £523.79.
How much RAM does Starfield need?
16 GB for High settings, per the publisher.
More
How it works: method and limits. Prices: cheapest current new listing per model at AWD-IT, Box, GamingKit, Laptops Direct, Novatech, PCHUB.UK, PcNova, Scan.