Can I run Subnautica?
To run Subnautica at about 60 FPS on 1080p High you need roughly a GTX 1650 with a Core i5-7600K and 8 GB RAM; the minimum is an RX 550. Check your own PC below: estimated FPS at every setting, the official requirements and what to upgrade.
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- Graphics for 60 FPS (est.)
- GTX 1650
- Processor for 60 FPS (est.)
- Core i5-7600K
- Graphics for 30 FPS, Low (est.)
- RX 550
- RAM
- 8 GB
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Runs great: about 78 FPS in Subnautica at 1080p High (estimated).
Expect about 78 FPS in Subnautica at 1080p High (estimated). Best smooth setting for your PC: Ultra settings at 1440p (64 FPS).
Estimated FPS at every setting
Average FPS on your PC. The ringed box marked "best" is the best setting that holds 60 FPS (smooth); the dashed box is the result above.
4K results for cards with 8 GB or less VRAM are often limited by video memory.
Smooth 60+ FPS · Playable 30–59 · Choppy under 30 · What is a good FPS?
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Upgrade advice
No upgrade needed. Your PC handles Subnautica comfortably, so try higher settings or 1440p for better visuals.
Subnautica at a glance
Subnautica is a survival game from 2018. The recommended graphics listed by the Steam store page: Nvidia GTX 550 Ti or equivalent, 2GB VRAM. It asks for 8 GB of RAM (minimum 4 GB).
Our estimate: you need about a GTX 1650 for a steady 60 FPS at 1080p High, while an RX 550 can hold around 30 FPS on Low. The game is moderately demanding on the processor; a Core i5-7600K or better keeps up with 60 FPS. On basic Intel UHD 630 graphics expect only about 17 FPS on Low, so a dedicated graphics card makes a big difference.
Subnautica system requirements
| Part | 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 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 20 GB | 20 GB |
Parts named above: HD Graphics 4600, GTX 950.
Our estimate for a steady 60 FPS at 1080p High: GTX 1650 graphics, Core i5-7600K processor and 8 GB RAM.
Subnautica FPS by graphics card
Estimated average FPS with a Ryzen 5 5600 and 16 GB RAM. Highlighted: the card our model needs for 60 FPS on High (GTX 1650). Cells that stop at 96 FPS are held back by the Ryzen 5 5600, not the graphics card.
| Graphics card | 1080p Low | 1080p High | 1440p High | 4K High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHD 630 | 17 | 10 | 6 | Not recommended |
| Radeon 780M | 94 | 54 | 35 | Not recommended |
| GTX 1050 Ti | 89 | 51 | 34 | Not recommended |
| GTX 1650 | 96 | 61 | 40 | Not recommended |
| GTX 1060 6GB | 96 | 89 | 59 | 22 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 96 | 96 | 85 | 32 |
| RTX 2060 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 36 |
| RTX 3060 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 53 |
| RX 6600 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 39 |
| RTX 4060 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 57 |
| RX 7600 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 52 |
| RTX 3070 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 79 |
| RTX 4070 Super | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 |
| RX 7900 XTX | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 |
| RTX 4090 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 |
Smooth 60+ FPS · Playable 30–59 · Choppy under 30 · What is a good FPS?
4K is marked not recommended for integrated graphics and cards with 4 GB of video memory or less. 4K results for cards with 8 GB or less VRAM are often limited by video memory.
Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate
Best Subnautica settings for your PC
- Budget PC (GTX 1650 + Ryzen 5 5600): High settings at 1080p for about 61 FPS. 1080p High: about 61 FPS.
- Mid-range PC (RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600): Ultra settings at 1440p for about 96 FPS. 1080p High: about 96 FPS.
- High-end PC (RTX 4070 Super + Ryzen 5 5600): Ultra settings at 4K for about 88 FPS. 1080p High: about 96 FPS.
Not sure what's in your PC? Use Detect my PC in the tool above, or open the FPS calculator.
Subnautica FAQs
Can I run Subnautica on a GTX 1650?
Estimated: about 96 FPS on Low and 61 FPS on High at 1080p with a Ryzen 5 5600 and 16 GB RAM. That's smooth even with some settings turned up.
What graphics card do I need for Subnautica at 60 FPS?
Our model puts a GTX 1650 or faster at about 60 FPS on 1080p High (estimate). For 30 FPS on Low, an RX 550 is enough.
How much RAM does Subnautica need?
Minimum 4 GB, recommended 8 GB (official). Below 8 GB, expect a noticeable FPS drop and stutter in our model.
Can Subnautica run on integrated graphics?
Estimated on Low at 1080p: about 94 FPS on Radeon 780M (recent AMD laptops and handhelds) and 17 FPS on Intel UHD 630. Newer integrated graphics can handle it.
How much storage does Subnautica need?
About 20 GB of free space, according to its Steam store page.