Subnautica on PC: requirements and FPS by GPU
To play Subnautica at 60 FPS at 1080p on High, a GTX 1050 Ti is enough (~94 FPS estimated).
Updated November 15, 2026
Estimated FPS by graphics card
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1050 Ti | 94 | 68 | 39 |
| GTX 1650 | 114 | 82 | 48 |
| RX 580 | 125 | 90 | 52 |
| GTX 1060 | 139 | 100 | 58 |
| GTX 1660 SUPER | 167 | 120 | 70 |
| RTX 3060 Laptop | 172 | 124 | 72 |
| RTX 2060 | 184 | 132 | 77 |
| RTX 3060 | 222 | 160 | 93 |
| RTX 4060 Laptop | 230 | 166 | 97 |
| RTX 4060 | 274 | 197 | 115 |
| RTX 3060 Ti | 291 | 209 | 122 |
| RTX 3070 | 300+ | 234 | 136 |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 300+ | 240 | 140 |
| RTX 3080 | 300+ | 270 | 157 |
| RTX 4070 | 300+ | 293 | 171 |
| RTX 4070 SUPER | 300+ | 300+ | 193 |
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Estimated FPS at High quality with a high-end processor and 32 GB of RAM. Real results can vary by up to 30%.
Requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics card | 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 |
| Processor | Intel Haswell 2 cores / 4 threads @ 2.5Ghz or equivalent | Intel Haswell 4 cores / 4 threads @ 3.2Ghz or equivalent |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Subnautica?
To play Subnautica at 60 FPS at 1080p on High, a GTX 1050 Ti is enough (~94 FPS estimated).
How much RAM does Subnautica need?
It asks for at least 4 GB. With less it may stutter or not launch.
Does my PC run Subnautica better than a PS5?
A card like the RTX 2070 Super performs about like a PS5's. Add your PC to Specta and we'll tell you for your setup.