Kerbal Space Program
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Kerbal Space Program FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 916 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 827 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 873 fps | 709 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 989 fps | 791 fps | 633 fps | 514 fps |
1440p performance
| 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 931 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 820 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 982 fps | 798 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 927 fps | 753 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 845 fps | 687 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 955 fps | 764 fps | 620 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 818 fps | 655 fps | 532 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 741 fps | 593 fps | 475 fps | 386 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 993 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 922 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 827 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 960 fps | 780 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 902 fps | 733 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 891 fps | 713 fps | 579 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 955 fps | 764 fps | 611 fps | 496 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 841 fps | 673 fps | 538 fps | 437 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 818 fps | 655 fps | 524 fps | 425 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 773 fps | 618 fps | 495 fps | 402 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 705 fps | 564 fps | 451 fps | 366 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 636 fps | 509 fps | 407 fps | 331 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 545 fps | 436 fps | 349 fps | 284 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 395 fps | 316 fps | 253 fps | 206 fps |
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Kerbal Space Program (2015) is a sandbox space simulation where you design and launch spacecraft for an alien race called the Kerbals. The game stands out for its realistic physics engine that governs aerodynamics and orbital mechanics, meaning your poorly designed rocket will fail spectacularly in authentic ways. You'll manage missions ranging from simple orbital flights to establishing bases on distant moons, all while keeping your Kerbal crew alive through careful engineering and planning.
The game is remarkably accessible from a hardware perspective, making it ideal for benchmark testing across various PC configurations. Kerbal Space Program runs smoothly on modest GPUs and only requires 4 GB RAM minimum, so even older mid-range graphics cards can deliver solid FPS performance. You can easily achieve 60+ FPS on integrated graphics at lower graphics settings, though more demanding GPU tiers will unlock higher framerates and visual fidelity at maximum settings.
With an 87/100 rating, Kerbal Space Program is a must-play for simulation enthusiasts and anyone interested in space exploration. If you enjoy physics-based problem-solving and creative vehicle design, this indie classic delivers hundreds of hours of engaging gameplay.
Performance profile
Released in April 2015, Kerbal Space Program 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.
Simulation titles like Kerbal Space Program are heavily CPU-dependent — physics, AI and world state dominate the frame budget. Prioritise a CPU with strong single-thread performance and fast RAM over raw GPU power.
Extremely light — Kerbal Space Program 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.
