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| Component | Minimum: | Recommended: |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or 11 | Windows 10 or 11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3, i5, i7, or i9 CPU with 4 or more cores, or AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7 or 9. | Intel Core i5 8600k or Ryzen 5 3500 or better |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | A Vulkan 1.3-capable video card from NVIDIA, AMD or Intel Arc GPU with at least 2 GB VRAM | A DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD with at least 4 GB VRAM |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 23 GB available space | 23 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | NVIDIA: GeForce 900 or newer, driver version 510 or newer AMD: AMD Radeon RX 500 or newer, driver version Adrenaline 22.2.1 or newer. Intel: Arc GPUs only | — |
| Component | Minimum: | Recommended: |
|---|---|---|
| OS | MacOS 12.00 (Monterey) or Newer | MacOS 12.00 (Monterey) or Newer |
| Processor | Intel Core i3, i5, i7, or i9 CPU with 4 or more cores, or AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7 or 9. | Intel Core i5 8600k or Ryzen 5 3500 or better, or Apple Silicon |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 500 or newer, driver version Adrenaline 22.2.1 or newer | Apple Silicon OR AMD Radeon RX 500 or newer, driver version Adrenaline 22.2.1 or newer |
| Storage | 23 GB available space | 23 GB available space |
| Component | Minimum: | Recommended: |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Varies | Varies |
| Processor | Intel Core i3, i5, i7, or i9 CPU with 4 or more cores, or AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7 or 9. | Intel Core i5 8600k or Ryzen 5 3500 or better |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | A Vulkan 1.3-capable video card from NVIDIA, AMD or Intel Arc GPU with at least 2 GB VRAM | A DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD with at least 4 GB VRAM |
| Storage | 23 GB available space | 23 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | We have developers using Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and newer successfully, however we don’t provide support for specific distributions. We require proprietary GPU drivers. Intel: Arc GPUs only | We have developers using Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and newer successfully, however we don’t provide support for specific distributions. We require proprietary GPU drivers. |
What are the system requirements for X-Plane 12 on PC?
To run X-Plane 12 on your PC, you need at least a Intel Core i3, i5, i7, / i9 CPU with 4 / more cores, / AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7 / 9. processor and a A Vulkan 1.3-capable video card from NVIDIA, AMD / Intel Arc GPU with at least 2 GB VRAM graphics card. For the best experience, a Intel Core i5 8600k / Ryzen 5 3500 CPU and A DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA / AMD with at least 4 GB VRAM GPU are recommended. The game also requires a minimum of 8 GB RAM RAM, 23 GB available space of disk space, Windows 10 or 11 as your operating system, and DirectX 12. Check the full specification table above and compare it with your hardware to make sure X-Plane 12 will run smoothly on your setup.
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What GPU do I need for X-Plane 12?
The minimum GPU required for X-Plane 12 is A Vulkan 1.3-capable video card from NVIDIA, AMD / Intel Arc GPU with at least 2 GB VRAM. For optimal performance, a A DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA / AMD with at least 4 GB VRAM or better is recommended.
How much RAM does X-Plane 12 need?
X-Plane 12 requires at least 8 GB RAM of RAM. The recommended amount is 16 GB RAM for the best experience.
How much disk space does X-Plane 12 require?
You need at least 23 GB available space of available storage space to install X-Plane 12.
Can I run X-Plane 12 on Mac or Linux?
The system requirements listed on this page are for the PC (Windows) version of X-Plane 12. Check the official store page for Mac or Linux compatibility.
What CPU is needed for X-Plane 12?
The minimum CPU for X-Plane 12 is Intel Core i3, i5, i7, / i9 CPU with 4 / more cores, / AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7 / 9.. For better performance, a Intel Core i5 8600k / Ryzen 5 3500 processor is recommended.