X-Plane 12 System Requirements (2022) | Minimum & Recommended PC Specs

update Last updated: September 16, 2022
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Quick Hardware Summary

X-Plane 12 requires at least a Intel Core i3-6100 CPU, a A Vulkan 1.3-capable video card from NVIDIA, AMD GPU, and 8 GB RAM. For recommended settings, aim for Intel Core i5-8400 CPU and high-end GPU.

X-Plane 12 PC performance and system requirements
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About X-Plane 12

X-Plane 12, built by pilots and engineers – for everyone.


X-Plane 12 is a flight simulator with real-world physics, accurate aircraft systems and an immersive simulation of the world.

New Engine Features in X-Plane 12
  • Volumetric 3D Clouds
  • Physics-Based Photometric Lighting Model
  • Worldwide 3D Water
  • Rewritten AI Air Traffic Control System
  • Global 3D Forests
  • Seasonal Textures and Weather Effects
  • Revamped Real Weather Data

New Aircraft in X-Plane 12
  • Airbus A330
  • Cessna Citation X
  • Lancair Evolution
  • Cirrus SR22
  • Piper PA-18 Super Cub
  • Van's RV-10
  • F-14 Tomcat
  • Robinson R22 (plus a floats version)
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Released 9/16/2022
Genres
Simulation
Developer
Laminar Research
Publisher
Laminar Research
Platforms
PCmacOSLinux

X-Plane 12 System Requirements

Minimum

OS:
Windows 10
CPU:
Intel Core i3-6100
GPU:
A Vulkan 1.3-capable video card from NVIDIA, AMD
RAM:
8 GB
File Size:
23 GB

Recommended

OS:
Windows 10
CPU:
Intel Core i5-8400
GPU:
Not specified
RAM:
16 GB

Can I run X-Plane 12 on my PC?

To run X-Plane 12 on PC you need at minimum a Intel Core i3-6100 processor, a A Vulkan 1.3-capable video card from NVIDIA, AMD graphics card, and 8 GB of RAM running on Windows 10. For the best experience at recommended settings, upgrade to a Intel Core i5-8400 CPU and Not specified GPU.

What GPU do I need to run X-Plane 12?

The minimum GPU required to run X-Plane 12 is the A Vulkan 1.3-capable video card from NVIDIA, AMD. For smooth gameplay at high graphics settings, a Not specified is recommended.

How much RAM does X-Plane 12 require?

X-Plane 12 requires a minimum of 8 GB RAM. For the recommended experience, 16 GB of RAM is suggested.

How to check if your PC can run X-Plane 12

  1. Check your CPU: Compare your processor against the minimum requirement: Intel Core i3-6100.
  2. Check your GPU: Your graphics card should meet or exceed: A Vulkan 1.3-capable video card from NVIDIA, AMD.
  3. Check your RAM: You need at least 8 GB of RAM installed.
  4. Check storage: Ensure you have at least 23 GB of free disk space.
  5. Use our tool above: Select your RAM in the "Can I Run It?" box to get an instant result.