X4: Foundations

X4: Foundations

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run X4: Foundations (2018) on PC you need at least a Intel i5-4590 3.3GHz or AMD equivalent processor and a Nvidia GTX 780/970 or AMD equivalent (Vulkan support required), with 8GB of RAM and 35GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD equivalent and a Nvidia GTX 1070 or AMD equivalent (Vulkan support required) with 16GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against X4: Foundations with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for X4: Foundations.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: Intel i5-4590 3.3GHz or AMD equivalent
  • GPU: Nvidia GTX 780/970 or AMD equivalent (Vulkan support required)
  • RAM: 8
  • Storage: 35
Recommended
  • CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD equivalent
  • GPU: Nvidia GTX 1070 or AMD equivalent (Vulkan support required)
  • RAM: 16
  • Storage: 50

X4: Foundations — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for X4: Foundations?
X4: Foundations needs at least a Intel i5-4590 3.3GHz or AMD equivalent CPU and a Nvidia GTX 780/970 or AMD equivalent (Vulkan support required) graphics card, 8GB of RAM and 35GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for X4: Foundations?
For a smooth experience, X4: Foundations recommends a Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD equivalent and a Nvidia GTX 1070 or AMD equivalent (Vulkan support required) with 16GB of RAM.

How much RAM does X4: Foundations need?
X4: Foundations requires 8GB of RAM as a minimum, with 16GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run X4: Foundations?
The minimum graphics card for X4: Foundations is a Nvidia GTX 780/970 or AMD equivalent (Vulkan support required), while a Nvidia GTX 1070 or AMD equivalent (Vulkan support required) is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.