XPlane 12 System Requirementss
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2026 6:34 pm
Minimum System Requirements
Operating System: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit), macOS 10.15 or later, or Linux 64-bit.Processor (CPU): Intel Core i3, i5, i7, or i9 with 4 or more cores, or AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7, or 9.Memory (RAM): 8 GB.Graphics Card (GPU): A Vulkan 1.3-capable video card from NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel with at least 2 GB of VRAM.Storage: 25 GB of free space. [1] (https://www.x-plane.com/), [2] (https://www.x-plane.com/kb/x-plane-12-s ... uirements/)
Generally, running higher graphics settings or 4K resolution smoothly requires a much stronger GPU (such as an NVIDIA RTX 30 or 40 series) and 16 GB to 32 GB of RAM.
Operating System: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit), macOS 10.15 or later, or Linux 64-bit.Processor (CPU): Intel Core i3, i5, i7, or i9 with 4 or more cores, or AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7, or 9.Memory (RAM): 8 GB.Graphics Card (GPU): A Vulkan 1.3-capable video card from NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel with at least 2 GB of VRAM.Storage: 25 GB of free space. [1] (https://www.x-plane.com/), [2] (https://www.x-plane.com/kb/x-plane-12-s ... uirements/)
Generally, running higher graphics settings or 4K resolution smoothly requires a much stronger GPU (such as an NVIDIA RTX 30 or 40 series) and 16 GB to 32 GB of RAM.