Kerbal Space Program System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Kerbal Space Program
Developer:
Squad
Publisher:
Private Division
Release date:
27 April 2015 (9 years ago)
User score:
4.8 / 5 (286 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.4 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Kerbal Space Program system requirements for PC

To run Kerbal Space Program, you'll need at least 3 GB of RAM and 4 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon HD 8210E, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon HD 8210E. As for your CPU, an Core 2 Duo E6540 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i5-655K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
DX10 (SM 4.0) capable, 512MB VRAM
Pass CPU:
Core 2 Duo
Pass RAM:
3 GB RAM
File size:
4 GB HD space
Operating system:
Windows Vista SP1
DirectX:
no data

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
DX10 (SM 4.0) capable, 1GB VRAM
Pass CPU:
Core i5
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
6 GB HD space
Operating system:
Windows 10 64 bit
DirectX:
no data

Kerbal Space Program performance on your PC

Kerbal Space Program performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon HD 8210E
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 88.6x faster than Radeon HD 8210E. Your graphics card can run Kerbal Space Program at recommended settings according to Squad.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Kerbal Space Program FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 768p
120−130
medium settings / 1080p
120−130
high settings / 1080p
120−130
ultra settings / 1080p
120−130

Kerbal Space Program performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Core i5-655K

Core i5-12400 is 9.6x faster than Core i5-655K. Your CPU can run Kerbal Space Program at recommended settings according to Squad.

FAQ

When was Kerbal Space Program released?
Kerbal Space Program was released on 27 April 2015.
How much RAM do I need for Kerbal Space Program?
You need a minimum of 3 GB RAM for Kerbal Space Program. Yet, 4 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Kerbal Space Program?
Kerbal Space Program occupies about 4 GB of disk space.
Is Kerbal Space Program a demanding game?
Kerbal Space Program is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.4 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.8 286 votes

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