SpaceEngine
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SpaceEngine FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 820 fps | 666 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 951 fps | 761 fps | 618 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 854 fps | 683 fps | 555 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 805 fps | 644 fps | 523 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 945 fps | 756 fps | 605 fps | 491 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 747 fps | 598 fps | 478 fps | 388 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 640 fps | 512 fps | 410 fps | 333 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 564 fps | 451 fps | 361 fps | 293 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 549 fps | 439 fps | 351 fps | 285 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 518 fps | 415 fps | 332 fps | 270 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 473 fps | 378 fps | 302 fps | 246 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 427 fps | 341 fps | 273 fps | 222 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 366 fps | 293 fps | 234 fps | 190 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 265 fps | 212 fps | 170 fps | 138 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 960 fps | 768 fps | 615 fps | 499 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 892 fps | 713 fps | 571 fps | 464 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 800 fps | 640 fps | 512 fps | 416 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 755 fps | 604 fps | 483 fps | 392 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 709 fps | 567 fps | 454 fps | 369 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 560 fps | 448 fps | 359 fps | 291 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 480 fps | 384 fps | 307 fps | 250 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 423 fps | 338 fps | 271 fps | 220 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 412 fps | 329 fps | 263 fps | 214 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 389 fps | 311 fps | 249 fps | 202 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 354 fps | 284 fps | 227 fps | 184 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 320 fps | 256 fps | 205 fps | 166 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 274 fps | 220 fps | 176 fps | 143 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 199 fps | 159 fps | 127 fps | 103 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 512 fps | 410 fps | 328 fps | 266 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 476 fps | 380 fps | 304 fps | 247 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 427 fps | 341 fps | 273 fps | 222 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 402 fps | 322 fps | 258 fps | 209 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 378 fps | 302 fps | 242 fps | 197 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 299 fps | 239 fps | 191 fps | 155 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 256 fps | 205 fps | 164 fps | 133 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 226 fps | 180 fps | 144 fps | 117 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 220 fps | 176 fps | 140 fps | 114 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 207 fps | 166 fps | 133 fps | 108 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 189 fps | 151 fps | 121 fps | 98 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 171 fps | 137 fps | 109 fps | 89 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 146 fps | 117 fps | 94 fps | 76 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 106 fps | 85 fps | 68 fps | 55 fps |
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About
SpaceEngine (2019) is a unique space exploration simulator that blends astronomy with interactive gameplay. Developed by Russian astronomer Vladimir Romanyuk, the game uses real astronomical data combined with procedural generation to create a traversable 3D universe. Players can travel through space at any speed or direction, and even move backwards and forwards through time, making it both an educational tool and an engaging sandbox experience.
The game is quite accessible from a performance standpoint, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 4100 to run smoothly. With a minimum CPU score of 1953 and 6GB of RAM, SpaceEngine won't demand high-end hardware to achieve playable FPS on standard graphics settings. Most mid-range systems from the last several years will handle this benchmark title comfortably, though FPS will vary depending on your GPU tier and which cosmic regions you're exploring.
With a strong 90/100 rating, SpaceEngine is worth exploring if you enjoy simulation experiences or have a casual interest in astronomy. It offers something genuinely different in gaming, providing both scientific value and meditative exploration without requiring cutting-edge hardware to enjoy.
Performance profile
June 2019 release. SpaceEngine was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.
Simulation titles like SpaceEngine 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.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in SpaceEngine; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
