Strategy 2016 CPU-heavy

Best PC to play Stellaris in 2026 GPU + CPU + RAM · No bottleneck · Updated September 2026

Stellaris is a game that needs strong performance from both the CPU and the GPU. The selected builds are balanced to avoid any bottleneck and deliver a smooth experience at 1080p or 1440p.

Budget build Stable gameplay · 1080p

1080p

GPU

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630

4 GB VRAM 1080p: 10/100 1440p: 6/100

CPU

AMD Ryzen 5 7600

6 cores Single-core: 84/100 5.1 GHz boost

RAM 16 GB DDR5-6000 · Stellaris doesn't need more than 16 GB. Only go for 2×16 GB (32 GB) if you record, stream or play with lots of apps open.

Stellaris is unusually CPU-bound (70% CPU). Don't skimp on the processor: single-core speed is what counts. A powerful GPU without a good CPU will bottleneck here.

Recommended build Smooth experience · 1440p

1440p

GPU

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super

4 GB VRAM 1080p: 25/100 1440p: 18/100

CPU

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 cores Single-core: 88/100 5 GHz boost

RAM 16 GB DDR5-6000 · Stellaris doesn't need more than 16 GB. Only go for 2×16 GB (32 GB) if you record, stream or play with lots of apps open.

Stellaris is unusually CPU-bound (70% CPU). Don't skimp on the processor: single-core speed is what counts. A powerful GPU without a good CPU will bottleneck here.

High-end build Premium experience · 1440p–4K

1440p–4K

GPU

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super

8 GB VRAM 1080p: 47/100 1440p: 42/100

CPU

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

8 cores Single-core: 96/100 5.2 GHz boost

RAM 16 GB DDR5-6000 · Stellaris doesn't need more than 16 GB. Only go for 2×16 GB (32 GB) if you record, stream or play with lots of apps open.

Stellaris is unusually CPU-bound (70% CPU). Don't skimp on the processor: single-core speed is what counts. A powerful GPU without a good CPU will bottleneck here.

About RAM

Stellaris doesn't need more than 16 GB. Only go for 2×16 GB (32 GB) if you record, stream or play with lots of apps open.

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