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This evolution and civilization simulation follows a species from a single cell to spacefaring exploration. Progression spans five stages—Cell, Creature, Tribe... Read more

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System Requirements Spore

Minimum System Requirements

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The minimum system requirements for Spore specify the PC configuration on which the game can be run without issues at minimum graphics settings.

• OS: Windows XP/Vista/7
• CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 @ 2.60GHz [Will it run?]
• RAM: 512 MB
• Free Space: 6 GB
• Video Card: GeForce FX 5900XT; RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 (128 MB) [Compare with your own]
• DirectX: 9.0
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse

Recommended System Requirements

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Recommended system requirements for Spore show the type of computer needed to run the game at maximum graphics settings while playing without lag and with a high frame rate (FPS).

• OS: Windows XP/Vista/7
• CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.80GHz; AMD Athlon XP 2800+ [Will it run?]
• RAM: 1 GB
• Free Space: 6 GB
• Video Card: GeForce 7600 GT; Radeon X1300 (256 MB) [Compare with your own]
• DirectX: 9.0
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse

Requirements updated: February 11, 2025

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Will Spore run on my PC?

Minimum to run Spore: processor Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 @ 2.60GHz, graphics card GeForce FX 5900XT; RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 (128 MB), 512 MB of RAM. Check your computer with the free test on this page.

How much does Spore weigh on PC?

To install Spore you need 6 GB of free disk space.

What graphics card is needed for Spore?

The minimum graphics card for Spore: GeForce FX 5900XT; RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 (128 MB). Recommended: GeForce 7600 GT; Radeon X1300 (256 MB).

How much RAM is needed for Spore?

For Spore, at least 512 MB of RAM is required. Recommended 1 GB.