Can the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT run Elite Dangerous?
No — under the minimum
No. The NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT doesn't reach the minimum graphics requirement for Elite Dangerous. Its 1 GB of video memory is under the 2 GB the minimum spec lists. It may not start, or run far below a playable frame rate.
Frame rate by resolution
- 1080p 11 FPS on high 60 FPS out of reach
- 1440p 7 FPS on high 60 FPS out of reach
- 4K 5 FPS on high 60 FPS out of reach
Modelled at native resolution, paired with the Intel Core i7-3770K or a faster processor. How the model works.
Next to the publisher’s spec
Minimum
Nvidia GTX 470/AMD R7 240
- Index
- 2
- Video memory
- 2 GB
Recommended
Nvidia GTX 770 / AMD Radeon R9 280X
- Index
- 10
- Video memory
- 2 GB
Your card
NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT
- Index
- 2
- Video memory
- 1 GB
Same game, neighbouring cards
NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT and Elite Dangerous: questions
Can the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT run Elite Dangerous?
No. The NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT doesn't reach the minimum graphics requirement for Elite Dangerous. Its 1 GB of video memory is under the 2 GB the minimum spec lists. It may not start, or run far below a playable frame rate.
How many FPS does the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT get in Elite Dangerous?
Modelled on high settings without upscaling: 11 FPS at 1080p, 7 at 1440p and 5 at 4K, with a processor that meets the game's recommendation.
Which card would run Elite Dangerous at the recommended spec?
The lowest launch price among recent cards that meet it belongs to the Intel Arc A380 ($139).
Does my processor change this?
The figures assume a processor at or above Elite Dangerous's recommendation. A slower one lowers the ceiling, most noticeably at 1080p.