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Starfield System Requirements (2026)

Minimum vs recommended PC specs, RAM, storage, and whether your GPU can run Starfield.

Check your PCRead reviewSteam DeckBest settings
Minimum CPUAMD Ryzen 5 2600X / Intel i7-6800K
Recommended CPUAMD Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel i5-10600K
Minimum GPUAMD RX 5700 / RTX 2080
Recommended GPURX 6800 XT / RTX 4080
Minimum RAM16 GB
Recommended RAM32 GB
Storage~125 GB
Steam DeckSteam Deck Playable

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FAQ — Can I run Starfield?

Why is Starfield so demanding?

CPU-heavy simulation plus large streaming. Strong single-thread CPU helps.

Can Steam Deck run Starfield?

Playable at low/FSR ~30 FPS — not ideal for long sessions.