Action Adventure•2016•Hello Games
No Man's Sky System Requirements
4GB Min VRAM8GB Recommended VRAM
No Man's Sky requires a GPU with at least 4GB of VRAM for minimum settings and 8GB for recommended settings.
Short answer: No Man's Sky is playable on mainstream GPUs with 8GB VRAM or better.
GPU VRAM Requirements
| Quality Setting | VRAM Required | Recommended GPUs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 4GB | RTX 4060 | Lowest settings, 1080p |
| Recommended | 8GB | RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | High settings, 1080p-1440p |
| High/Ultra | 12GB+ | RTX 4070 | Ultra settings, 1440p-4K with ray tracing |
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All Compatible GPUs
| GPU | VRAM | Tier | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 4060 | 8GB | minimum | $299 | In Stock |
| RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | 8GB | recommended | $349 | In Stock |
| RTX 4070 | 12GB | high | $599 | In Stock |
Official System Requirements
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Game requirement FAQ
What VRAM do I need for No Man's Sky?
No Man's Sky requires at least 4GB of VRAM for minimum settings and 8GB for recommended settings.
Can RTX 4090 run No Man's Sky?
Yes, the RTX 4090 with 24GB VRAM can easily run No Man's Sky at maximum settings with high frame rates.
Can RTX 4070 run No Man's Sky?
Yes, the RTX 4070 with 12GB VRAM can run No Man's Sky at recommended settings.
Best graphics settings for No Man's Sky?
For GPUs with 8GB+ VRAM, use high/ultra settings. For 4GB GPUs, use medium settings for optimal performance.