Can I Run X-Plane 11?
Laminar Research · 2017
The future of flight simulation is now! X-Plane 11 is the detailed, realistic, and modern simulator you’ve been waiting for. Intuitive user interface, 3-D cockpits, new effects, 3-D sound, living airports and world-wide scenery.
Can You Run X-Plane 11?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against X-Plane 11’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run X-Plane 11 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | DirectX 11-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/512 MB VRAM | DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/4 GB VRAM |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 CPU with 2 or more cores, or AMD equivalent | Intel Core i5 6600K at 3.5 ghz or faster |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | — | — |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
Deterministic estimates based on X-Plane 11’s rendering demand. For your exact CPU + GPU, use the finder below.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
38 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
84 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
160 FPS
Excellent
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Check My PC →X-Plane 11 System Requirements
Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7, 8.1, or 10, 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 CPU with 2 or more cores, or AMD equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 11-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/512 MB VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 20 GB available space Sound Card: Default VR Support: SteamVR or Oculus PC Additional Notes: The disk requirements are based on how many world scenery areas are downloaded. Minimum with one scenery area is 20 GB . Additional scenery areas can be downloaded at no charge at any time after purchase
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7, 8.1, or 10, 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5 6600K at 3.5 ghz or faster Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/4 GB VRAM DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 65 GB available space Sound Card: Default Additional Notes: The disk requirements are based on how many world scenery areas are downloaded. Minimum with one scenery area is 20 GB . Additional scenery areas can be downloaded at no charge at any time after purchase
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.