Can I run X-Plane 11?

X-Plane 11 (2017) is a simulation game and a medium game for a PC. A mid-range graphics card such as a GTX 1650 or RX 580 class card plays it well.

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Picture: Steam store, © X-Plane 11 publisher

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X-Plane 11 system requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
Processor	Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 CPU with 2 or more cores, or AMD equivalent	Intel Core i5 6600K at 3.5 ghz or faster
Memory	8 GB RAM	16 GB RAM
Graphics	DirectX 11-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/512 MB VRAM	DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/4 GB VRAM
Storage	20 GB available space	65 GB available space

Source: the official X-Plane 11 Steam page, checked October 2026.

Which PC runs X-Plane 11?

To play it you need at least integrated graphics (Intel UHD / Iris Xe) or any graphics card, an Intel Core i5-4460 class processor and 8 GB of RAM. For the recommended (high) settings: a GeForce GTX 1650 or faster, an Intel Core i3-10100 class processor and 16 GB of RAM.

Graphics card: minimum

Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated)
GeForce GT 1030
GeForce GTX 750 Ti

Graphics card: high settings

GeForce GTX 1650
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Radeon RX 580

Processor: minimum

Intel Core i5-4460
AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Intel Core i3-10100

Processor: high settings

Intel Core i3-10100
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Intel Core i5-8400

How common PCs do: GTX 1650 + Core i5-8400 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; Laptop with integrated graphics + 8 GB: 60%, low settings only.

Parts with the same speed (and newer, faster ones) work too. Laptop versions of a graphics card are usually a little slower.

PC builds for X-Plane 11

Parts from our product guides: the lowest of each that reaches the game's recommended specs. Prices change every day, so Amazon shows today's price.

Recommended build

Plays X-Plane 11 on high settings (the recommended specs)

Graphics cardIntel Arc B580
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ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 5500F
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Memory (16 GB+, DDR4)G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3200
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X-Plane 11: questions

What are the minimum system requirements for X-Plane 11?

Minimum: processor Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 CPU with 2 or more cores, or AMD equivalent; 8 GB RAM; graphics DirectX 11-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/512 MB VRAM; 20 GB available space.

What are the recommended requirements for X-Plane 11?

Recommended: processor Intel Core i5 6600K at 3.5 ghz or faster; 16 GB RAM; graphics DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/4 GB VRAM; 65 GB available space.

What graphics card do I need for X-Plane 11?

At least a Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated), GeForce GT 1030, GeForce GTX 750 Ti or a card of the same speed for the minimum settings; for the recommended settings a GeForce GTX 1650, GeForce GTX 1060 6GB, Radeon RX 580 or faster.

Can a GTX 1650 run X-Plane 11?

Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum graphics and the recommended graphics too. A whole PC with a GTX 1650, a Core i5-8400 and 16 GB of RAM gets 100% in our checker (high settings).

Can X-Plane 11 run without a graphics card (integrated graphics)?

Yes. The minimum graphics are integrated graphics level, so a laptop or PC without a graphics card can run it, usually on low to medium settings.

Is 8 GB of RAM enough for X-Plane 11?

Yes for the minimum settings; 16 GB is recommended for smooth play.

How much storage does X-Plane 11 need?

X-Plane 11 needs 65 GB of free space. An SSD is a good idea for faster loading.

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