System requirements
X-Plane 12 system requirements
X-Plane 12 is demanding: it asks for 16 GB of RAM and 23 GB of storage, so a mid-range 2023 PC will be working hard.
X-Plane 12 is the world’s most comprehensive and powerful flight simulator for personal computers, and it offers the most realistic flight model available. X-Plane is not a game, but an engineering tool that can be used to predict the flying qualities of fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft with incredible accuracy.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or 11 | Windows 10 or 11 |
| Processor | 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 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 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 |
| Storage | 23 GB available space | 23 GB available space |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
Storage
23 GB
Questions and answers
- What are the system requirements for X-Plane 12?
- X-Plane 12 is demanding: it asks for 16 GB of RAM and 23 GB of storage, so a mid-range 2023 PC will be working hard.
- How much RAM does X-Plane 12 need?
- 8 GB RAM
- What graphics card does X-Plane 12 need?
- A Vulkan 1.3-capable video card from NVIDIA, AMD or Intel Arc GPU with at least 2 GB VRAM
- How much storage space does X-Plane 12 need?
- 23 GB available space
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