What are the system requirements for X-Plane 12?

Minimum: Vulkan 1.3-capable GPU (2 GB VRAM), Core i3 (quad-core), 8 GB RAM, 23 GB storage. Recommended: DirectX 12-capable GPU (4 GB VRAM), Core i5-8600K, 16 GB RAM, 23 GB storage.

How many FPS will I get in X-Plane 12?

Enter your GPU and CPU in the calculator to see expected FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. All estimates come from real gameplay benchmarks, not synthetic tests.

Can my PC run X-Plane 12?

You need at least a Vulkan 1.3-capable GPU (2 GB VRAM) and Core i3 (quad-core) with 8 GB RAM. Enter your specs in the calculator for a quick estimate, or download HowManyFPS to measure your actual FPS.

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X-Plane 12 System Requirements

Minimum and recommended PC specs to run X-Plane 12. Use the FPS calculator above to see exactly how many frames your hardware gets.

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Minimum

memoryGPU

DirectX 12-capable GPU (4 GB VRAM)

Vulkan 1.3-capable GPU (2 GB VRAM)

developer_boardCPU

Core i5-8600K / Ryzen 5 3500

Core i3 (quad-core) / Ryzen 3

storageRAM

16 GB

8 GB

hard_driveStorage

23 GB

computerOS

Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11 (64-bit)

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