2018 · Adventure, Indie
Subnautica System Requirements
FPS · estimate
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- an estimate, not a benchmark
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System requirements
| Specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista SP2 or newer, 64-bit | Windows Vista SP2 or newer, 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Haswell 2 cores / 4 threads @ 2.5Ghz or equivalent | Intel Haswell 4 cores / 4 threads @ 3.2Ghz or equivalent |
| Graphics | Intel HD 4600 or equivalent - This includes most GPUs scoring greater than 950 points in the 3DMark Fire Strike benchmark | Nvidia GTX 550 Ti or equivalent, 2GB VRAM |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 20 GB | 20 GB |
| DirectX | 11 | 11 |
Requirements taken from the Steam store page on 2026-09-07.
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Common questions
What are the minimum requirements for Subnautica?
Intel Haswell 2 cores / 4 threads @ 2.5Ghz or equivalent or equivalent, Intel HD 4600 or equivalent - This includes most GPUs scoring greater than 950 points in the 3DMark Fire Strike benchmark, 4 GB of RAM and 20 GB of free space on Windows Vista SP2 or newer, 64-bit.
What hardware is recommended for Subnautica?
Unknown Worlds Entertainment recommends Intel Haswell 4 cores / 4 threads @ 3.2Ghz or equivalent, Nvidia GTX 550 Ti or equivalent, 2GB VRAM and 8 GB of RAM.
How do I check whether my PC can run Subnautica?
Use the check on this page. It reads your graphics card, CPU threads and memory from the browser and shows the preset, resolution and expected frame rate — no download and no sign-up.
What frame rate should I aim for in Subnautica?
60 fps at your monitor's native resolution. Lower the preset first — running below native resolution is more noticeable than reduced shadows.