Subnautica System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Subnautica
Developer:
Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Publisher:
Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Release date:
23 January 2018 (6 years ago)
User score:
4.6 / 5 (1357 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.8 / 10 - not demanding

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Official Subnautica system requirements for PC

To run Subnautica, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 20 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the HD Graphics 4600, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 550 Ti. As for your CPU, an Celeron E3300 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Pentium D 960 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Intel HD 4600 or equivalent - This includes most GPUs scoring greater than 950 points in the 3DMark Fire Strike benchmark
Pass CPU:
Intel Haswell 2 cores / 4 threads @ 2.5Ghz or equivalent
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
20 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows Vista SP2 or newer, 64-bit
DirectX:
Version 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia GTX 550 Ti or equivalent, 2GB VRAM
Pass CPU:
Intel Haswell 4 cores / 4 threads @ 3.2Ghz or equivalent
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
20 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows Vista SP2 or newer, 64-bit
DirectX:
Version 11

Subnautica performance on your PC


Subnautica performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ QHD
2560×1440
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 11.0x faster than GeForce GTX 550 Ti. Your graphics card can run Subnautica at recommended settings according to Unknown Worlds Entertainment.


Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Subnautica 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
240−250
medium settings / 1080p
240−250
high settings / 1080p
240−250
ultra settings / 1080p
240−250
QHD / 1440p
240−250
4K / 2160p
240−250

Subnautica performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Pentium D 960

Core i5-12400 is 24.0x faster than Pentium D 960. Your CPU can run Subnautica at recommended settings according to Unknown Worlds Entertainment.


FAQ

When was Subnautica released?
Subnautica was released on 23 January 2018.
How much RAM do I need for Subnautica?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for Subnautica. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Subnautica?
Subnautica occupies about 20 GB of disk space.
Is Subnautica a demanding game?
Subnautica is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.8 out of 10.

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