Can I Run X-Plane 12?
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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | A Vulkan 1.3-capable video card from NVIDIA, AMD or Intel Arc GPU with at least 2 GB VRAM | A DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD with at least 4 GB VRAM | Detecting... |
| CPU | Intel Core i3, i5, i7, or i9 CPU with 4 or more cores, or AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7 or 9. | Intel Core i5 8600k or Ryzen 5 3500 or better | Detecting... |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 23 GB | 23 GB | — |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run X-Plane 12 on my PC?
To run X-Plane 12 you need at least A Vulkan 1.3-capable video card from NVIDIA and 8GB RAM. For the best experience, A DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD with at least 4 GB VRAM with 16GB RAM is recommended. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for X-Plane 12?
X-Plane 12 minimum requirements: GPU: A Vulkan 1.3-capable video card from NVIDIA, AMD or Intel Arc GPU with at least 2 GB VRAM, CPU: Intel Core i3, i5, i7, or i9 CPU with 4 or more cores, or AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7 or 9., RAM: 8 GB, Storage: 23 GB, DirectX: Version 12.
What are the recommended specs for X-Plane 12?
X-Plane 12 recommended specs: GPU: A DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD with at least 4 GB VRAM, CPU: Intel Core i5 8600k or Ryzen 5 3500 or better, RAM: 16 GB, Storage: 23 GB, DirectX: Version 12.
How many GB is X-Plane 12?
X-Plane 12 requires at least 23 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run X-Plane 12?
We don't have a confirmed GPU score for X-Plane 12, but a GTX 1650 is an entry-level card from 2019 — it can usually run older or lightweight titles at 1080p low. Run the free CanIRun.gg check to see exactly where your PC lands.
Is X-Plane 12 CPU or GPU intensive?
X-Plane 12 does not expose a confirmed GPU tier in our database, so we cannot say definitively whether it is CPU or GPU bound. As a rule of thumb, most modern 3D titles lean GPU-heavy at 1080p and above.
