ORIONMinimum
- OS
- Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher
- Processor
- Intel i3 4170 @ 3.7 GHz or AMD FX-6300 @ 3.5 GHz
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon R9 270
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Storage
- 100 GB
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Can you run Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition? PC requirements and settings
Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition, by Rare Ltd (Action, Adventure), came out on Steam on June 3, 2020. Here are the official specs, and what they mean on the most common graphics cards.
Publisher's recommended cardNvidia Geforce GTX 1080ti - AMD Radeon Rx Vega 64 - Intel A750
Minimum cardNvidia GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon R9 270
Recommended RAM16 GB
Our conservative estimate60 fps at 1080p, high settings, with a GeForce RTX 3060
Estimate per graphics card
Which settings to aim for with your card
For each card: the highest settings level that stays smooth, and the expected frame-rate range. This is a conservative estimate worked out from the publisher's recommended specs, not a measurement: your processor, drivers and game updates move it.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB | High163–225 fps | High106–146 fps | High57–79 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB | High142–195 fps | High92–127 fps | Medium65–90 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB | High117–161 fps | High76–104 fps | Low72–99 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12 GB | High117–161 fps | High76–104 fps | Low72–99 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB | High111–153 fps | High72–99 fps | Low69–95 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB | High102–141 fps | High66–91 fps | Low63–87 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 10 GB | High100–138 fps | High65–89 fps | Low62–85 fps |
| Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB | High83–115 fps | Medium70–97 fps | Low51–71 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB | High80–110 fps | Medium67–93 fps | Low49–68 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3070 8 GB | High80–110 fps | Medium67–93 fps | Low49–68 fps |
| Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB | High76–104 fps | Medium64–88 fps | Low47–64 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB | High74–102 fps | Medium62–86 fps | Low46–63 fps |
| Intel Arc B580 12 GB | High68–94 fps | Medium57–79 fps | Low42–58 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB | High66–91 fps | Medium56–77 fps | Low41–56 fps |
| Radeon RX 7600 8 GB | High64–89 fps | Low73–101 fps | Low40–55 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB | High56–78 fps | Low64–89 fps | Low35–48 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 8 GB | Medium68–94 fps | Low60–82 fps | Low32–45 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB | Medium55–76 fps | Low48–67 fps | Too weakunder 30 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6 GB | Low64–88 fps | Low41–57 fps | Too weakunder 30 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 8 GB | Low49–68 fps | Low32–44 fps | Too weakunder 30 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | Low45–63 fps | Too weakunder 30 fps | Too weakunder 30 fps |
Without DLSS, FSR or frame generation: turning them on raises the frame rate noticeably when the game offers them.
Best settings
Best graphics settings for Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition by graphics card
The setting ORION's “Recommended” profile would pick to play at 60 frames per second: the best-looking detail level that stays smooth, with upscaling when it lets you go one step up (DLSS on GeForce RTX, XeSS on Intel Arc, FSR on other cards). If Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition doesn't offer it, use the level from the previous table.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5070 | High117–161 fps | High76–104 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | High102–141 fps | High66–91 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | High111–153 fps | High72–99 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | High80–110 fps | High + DLSS Quality70–95 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | High80–110 fps | High + DLSS Quality70–95 fps |
| Intel Arc B580 | High68–94 fps | High + XeSS Quality59–82 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | High66–91 fps | High + DLSS Quality58–79 fps |
| Radeon RX 7600 | High64–89 fps | High + FSR Quality56–76 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | High56–78 fps | Medium + DLSS Quality64–89 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | High + FSR Quality70–97 fps | Medium + FSR Quality59–82 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Medium + FSR Quality63–87 fps | Low + FSR Quality55–76 fps |
At these levels, ORION keeps textures on high from 8 GB of video memory (they cost memory, hardly any frames), sets the frame cap on the target for steady pacing, turns off motion blur and film grain, and leaves vertical sync off. This is a conservative estimate, not a measurement: in ORION, the first measured session corrects the setting.
Official specs
Minimum and recommended requirements
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor
- Intel i7 4790 @4Ghz - AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @3.6Ghz
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics
- Nvidia Geforce GTX 1080ti - AMD Radeon Rx Vega 64 - Intel A750
- DirectX
- Version 12
- Storage
- 100 GB
Source: the game's Steam page, read on October 7, 2026.
Where to buy
Buy Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition
The official page first. In ORION, the Store tab compares prices across shops, with the official stores listed before key resellers.
On your PC
The same estimate with your own hardware, and the settings applied for you
ORION is a free game launcher for Windows. It reads your graphics card, processor and screen, estimates every game in your library, then measures the real frame rate while you play and sets the game up with its "Recommended" profile. No account, no ads.
Questions
Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition at a glance
Which graphics card do I need for Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition at 1080p?
The publisher recommends: Nvidia Geforce GTX 1080ti - AMD Radeon Rx Vega 64 - Intel A750. By our conservative estimate, high settings hold 60 frames per second at 1080p with a GeForce RTX 3060, and a GeForce GTX 1660 Super gets there with lower settings.
What are the best graphics settings for Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition on an RTX 4060?
For 60 frames per second at 1080p, ORION's “Recommended” profile would pick High settings: between 66 and 91 frames per second according to our conservative estimate.
Can I run Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition on an RTX 3060?
By our estimate, a GeForce RTX 3060 runs Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition at 1080p on high settings, between 56 and 78 frames per second.
Can I run Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition on an RTX 4060?
By our estimate, a GeForce RTX 4060 runs Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition at 1080p on high settings, between 66 and 91 frames per second.
How much RAM does Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition need?
The publisher recommends 16 GB of RAM (minimum: 8 GB).
How much storage does Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition take?
The official page asks for 100 GB of storage.
How are these estimates worked out?
The publisher's recommended specs are the reference point (about 60 frames per second at 1080p on high settings, unless the publisher says otherwise). Each card's power is compared with the recommended card (the average when the publisher names several), then adjusted to the screen resolution. A low margin is kept, and less video memory than recommended drops one level.
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