Supreme Commander

Supreme Commander

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run Supreme Commander (2011) on PC you need at least a 3.0 GHz Intel or equivalent AMD processor or better processor and a 256 MB video RAM, with DirectX 9 Vertex Shader / Pixel Shader 2.0 support (Nvidia 6800 or better), with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a 1.8 GHz processor and a 128 MB video RAM or greater, with DirectX 9 Vertex Shader / Pixel Shader 2.0 support (ATI 9600+, Nvidia 6200+) with 1GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Supreme Commander with our free Can I Run It tool, or estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: 3.0 GHz Intel or equivalent AMD processor or better
  • GPU: 256 MB video RAM, with DirectX 9 Vertex Shader / Pixel Shader 2.0 support (Nvidia 6800 or better)
  • RAM: 1
  • Storage: 8
Recommended
  • CPU: 1.8 GHz processor
  • GPU: 128 MB video RAM or greater, with DirectX 9 Vertex Shader / Pixel Shader 2.0 support (ATI 9600+, Nvidia 6200+)
  • RAM: 1
  • Storage: 8

Supreme Commander — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for Supreme Commander?
Supreme Commander needs at least a 3.0 GHz Intel or equivalent AMD processor or better CPU and a 256 MB video RAM, with DirectX 9 Vertex Shader / Pixel Shader 2.0 support (Nvidia 6800 or better) graphics card, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for Supreme Commander?
For a smooth experience, Supreme Commander recommends a 1.8 GHz processor and a 128 MB video RAM or greater, with DirectX 9 Vertex Shader / Pixel Shader 2.0 support (ATI 9600+, Nvidia 6200+) with 1GB of RAM.

How much RAM does Supreme Commander need?
Supreme Commander requires 1GB of RAM as a minimum, with 1GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run Supreme Commander?
The minimum graphics card for Supreme Commander is a 256 MB video RAM, with DirectX 9 Vertex Shader / Pixel Shader 2.0 support (Nvidia 6800 or better), while a 128 MB video RAM or greater, with DirectX 9 Vertex Shader / Pixel Shader 2.0 support (ATI 9600+, Nvidia 6200+) is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.