Subnautica: Below Zero

Subnautica: Below Zero

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run Subnautica: Below Zero (2021) on PC you need at least a Intel Core i3 4XXX series / AMD Ryzen 3 2.6ghz+ processor and a Intel HD 530 or better, with 8GB of RAM and 15GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel Core i5 4XXX series/ AMD Ryzen 5 @ 3Ghz + and a Nvidia 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon 570, 4GB VRAM with 8GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Subnautica: Below Zero with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for Subnautica: Below Zero.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: Intel Core i3 4XXX series / AMD Ryzen 3 2.6ghz+
  • GPU: Intel HD 530 or better
  • RAM: 8
  • Storage: 15
Recommended
  • CPU: Intel Core i5 4XXX series/ AMD Ryzen 5 @ 3Ghz +
  • GPU: Nvidia 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon 570, 4GB VRAM
  • RAM: 8
  • Storage: 15

Subnautica: Below Zero — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for Subnautica: Below Zero?
Subnautica: Below Zero needs at least a Intel Core i3 4XXX series / AMD Ryzen 3 2.6ghz+ CPU and a Intel HD 530 or better graphics card, 8GB of RAM and 15GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for Subnautica: Below Zero?
For a smooth experience, Subnautica: Below Zero recommends a Intel Core i5 4XXX series/ AMD Ryzen 5 @ 3Ghz + and a Nvidia 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon 570, 4GB VRAM with 8GB of RAM.

How much RAM does Subnautica: Below Zero need?
Subnautica: Below Zero requires 8GB of RAM as a minimum, with 8GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run Subnautica: Below Zero?
The minimum graphics card for Subnautica: Below Zero is a Intel HD 530 or better, while a Nvidia 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon 570, 4GB VRAM is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.