What GPU do I need to run Elite: Dangerous?

The minimum GPU requirement for Elite: Dangerous is Nvidia GeForce GTX 260. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Elite: Dangerous?

The minimum system requirements for Elite: Dangerous are: CPU: 2.0 GHz Quad Core, GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 260, RAM: 4 GB.

Can I play Elite: Dangerous at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Elite: Dangerous at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least an entry-level GPU (e.g. GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

Elite: Dangerous

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182 ratings2014Easy to run

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1080p performance

Elite: Dangerous estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	988 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	932 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	875 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	852 fps	692 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	912 fps	730 fps	593 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	804 fps	643 fps	522 fps
RTX 3080	978 fps	782 fps	626 fps	508 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	923 fps	739 fps	591 fps	480 fps
RTX 3070	842 fps	673 fps	539 fps	438 fps
RTX 4060	760 fps	608 fps	487 fps	395 fps
RTX 3060	652 fps	521 fps	417 fps	339 fps
GTX 1660 Super	472 fps	378 fps	302 fps	246 fps

1440p performance

Elite: Dangerous estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	890 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	826 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	912 fps	741 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	860 fps	699 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	808 fps	657 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	998 fps	798 fps	639 fps	519 fps
RTX 4070	855 fps	684 fps	547 fps	445 fps
RX 7800 XT	754 fps	603 fps	482 fps	392 fps
RTX 3080	733 fps	587 fps	469 fps	381 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	692 fps	554 fps	443 fps	360 fps
RTX 3070	631 fps	505 fps	404 fps	328 fps
RTX 4060	570 fps	456 fps	365 fps	297 fps
RTX 3060	489 fps	391 fps	313 fps	254 fps
GTX 1660 Super	354 fps	283 fps	227 fps	184 fps

4K performance

Elite: Dangerous estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	912 fps	730 fps	584 fps	474 fps
RTX 4090	847 fps	678 fps	542 fps	441 fps
RX 7900 XTX	760 fps	608 fps	487 fps	395 fps
RTX 5080	717 fps	573 fps	459 fps	373 fps
RTX 4080 Super	673 fps	539 fps	431 fps	350 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	532 fps	426 fps	341 fps	277 fps
RTX 4070	456 fps	365 fps	292 fps	237 fps
RX 7800 XT	402 fps	322 fps	257 fps	209 fps
RTX 3080	391 fps	313 fps	250 fps	203 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	369 fps	295 fps	236 fps	192 fps
RTX 3070	337 fps	269 fps	215 fps	175 fps
RTX 4060	304 fps	243 fps	195 fps	158 fps
RTX 3060	261 fps	209 fps	167 fps	136 fps
GTX 1660 Super	189 fps	151 fps	121 fps	98 fps

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About

"Elite: Dangerous," released in 2014, is an open-world space simulation game that continues the legacy of the Elite series. Players navigate a vast, 1:1 scale representation of the Milky Way galaxy, engaging in trading, combat, and exploration. With stunning visuals and award-winning sound, this space epic allows gamers to enjoy its content in various modes—solo, invite-only groups, or open MMO—making it a notable title in the genre.

When it comes to PC performance, "Elite: Dangerous" is relatively accessible compared to other modern titles. An entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 1202 can handle the game at lower graphics settings, allowing for a smoother gameplay experience with decent FPS. For optimal performance, consider a mid-tier GPU that can provide better frame rates and visual fidelity as you explore the game's expansive universe.

Given its rating of 80/100 and immersive gameplay, "Elite: Dangerous" is a worthy experience for fans of space exploration and simulation games. If you enjoy diving into rich, interactive sandboxes and carving your own path through a galaxy filled with opportunities, this title is definitely worth your time.

Performance profile

Released in December 2014, Elite: Dangerous sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.

Extremely light — Elite: Dangerous runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.