How much RAM does X4: Foundations need?

X4: Foundations lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 still enough for X4: Foundations?

It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.

X4: Foundations System Requirements

Nov 30, 2018ActionSimulationStrategy

X4: Foundations, released Nov 30, 2018, is an action / simulation game from Egosoft. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics with an Intel Core i7-6700-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for X4: Foundations call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060-class graphics, Intel Core i5-4590-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 35 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for X4: Foundations call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060-class graphics, Intel Core i7-6700-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 50 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core i5-4590	Intel Core i7-6700
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
RAM	8 GB	16 GB
Storage	35 GB	50 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) or higher
Processor: Intel i5-4590 3.3GHz or AMD equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD RX 5300 or equivalent (Vulkan 1.4 support required)
Storage: 35 GB available space
Additional Notes: Minimum: 8 GB RAM (base game) / 16 GB RAM (with all expansions installed)

Recommended: Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) or higher
Processor: Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD equivalent
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 3060 or AMD RX 6700 or equivalent (Vulkan 1.4 support required)
Storage: 50 GB available space

Best GPU for X4: Foundations

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X4: Foundations's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Arc B570

~$220

score 21010 GB VRAMBattlemage

Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

Intel Arc B580 · 12GB~$250Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7600 · 8GB~$260Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 · 8GB~$290Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 · 8GB~$310Buy

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Recommended

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT

~$350

score 24016 GB VRAMRDNA 4

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

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Other options at this level

AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT · 16GB~$320Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti · 8GB~$370Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy

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Performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

~$430

score 27516 GB VRAMBlackwell

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT · 16GB~$480Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$590Buy

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Best CPU for X4: Foundations

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X4: Foundations's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-6700 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i3-14100F

~$110

score 130Raptor Lake Refresh

Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

Intel Core i3-13100F ~$100Buy
Intel Core i5-12400F ~$130Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$80

score 140Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 ~$110Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$130Buy
Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Find

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$125

score 170Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$160Buy
Intel Core i5-14400F ~$190Buy
Intel Core i5-13500 ~$210Buy

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Recommended PC build for X4: Foundations

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our X4: Foundations build guide pairs these CPU and GPU picks with RAM, motherboard, SSD, PSU and case at budget, recommended and performance tiers, with an approximate total.

Can these parts run X4: Foundations?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run X4: Foundations?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of X4: Foundations's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run X4: Foundations?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of X4: Foundations's Intel Core i7-6700 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for X4: Foundations?: Intel Arc B570 - Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
Which CPU should I get for X4: Foundations?: AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
How much RAM does X4: Foundations need?: X4: Foundations lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 still enough for X4: Foundations?: It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.