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X-Plane 12

A flight simulator focused on realistic flight physics and accurate aircraft behavior. Lift is calculated based on the real geometry of the wing, which gives... Read more

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System Requirements X-Plane 12

Minimum System Requirements

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The minimum system requirements for X-Plane 12 specify the PC configuration on which the game can be run without issues at minimum graphics settings.

• OS: Windows 10 or 11
• CPU: Intel Core i3-2100 @ 3.10GHz [Will it run?]
• RAM: 8 GB
• Free Space: 23 GB
• Video Card: GeForce GTX 1060 (2 GB) [Compare with your own]
• DirectX: 12
• Additional: Keyboard, mouse

Recommended System Requirements

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Recommended system requirements for X-Plane 12 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 10 or 11
• CPU: Intel Core i5-8600K @ 3.60GHz; AMD Ryzen 5 3500 [Will it run?]
• RAM: 16 GB
• Free Space: 23 GB
• Video Card: GeForce RTX 2060 (4 GB) [Compare with your own]
• DirectX: 12
• Additional: Keyboard, mouse

Requirements updated: August 9, 2026

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Frequently asked questions about system requirements X-Plane 12

Will X-Plane 12 run on my PC?

Minimum to run X-Plane 12: processor Intel Core i3-2100 @ 3.10GHz, graphics card GeForce GTX 1060 (2 GB), 8 GB of RAM. Check your computer with the free test on this page.

How much does X-Plane 12 weigh on PC?

To install X-Plane 12 you need 23 GB of free disk space.

What graphics card is needed for X-Plane 12?

The minimum graphics card for X-Plane 12: GeForce GTX 1060 (2 GB). Recommended: GeForce RTX 2060 (4 GB).

How much RAM is needed for X-Plane 12?

For X-Plane 12, at least 8 GB of RAM is required. Recommended 16 GB.