Can the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 run Elite Dangerous?
Yes, below recommended
Yes, below the recommended spec: the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 clears Elite Dangerous's minimum but not its recommended card. Expect about 41 FPS at 1080p on high; the low preset should hold 60.
Frame rate by resolution
- 1080p 41 FPS on high 60 FPS on low
- 1440p 26 FPS on high 60 FPS out of reach
- 4K 15 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 GTX 1050
- Index
- 7
- Video memory
- 2 GB
Same game, neighbouring cards
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 and Elite Dangerous: questions
Can the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 run Elite Dangerous?
Yes, below the recommended spec: the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 clears Elite Dangerous's minimum but not its recommended card. Expect about 41 FPS at 1080p on high; the low preset should hold 60.
How many FPS does the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 get in Elite Dangerous?
Modelled on high settings without upscaling: 41 FPS at 1080p, 26 at 1440p and 15 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.