Can a AMD Radeon R7 260X run Elite Dangerous?
The AMD Radeon R7 260X clears the minimum bar for Elite Dangerous but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 29 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the low preset.
High preset, upscaling off, paired with a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D-class processor.
How the AMD Radeon R7 260X measures up
| Requirement | AMD Radeon R7 260X | Minimum | Recommended | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU performance score | 5 | 2 | 10 | Minimum |
| Video memory | 2 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB | Recommended |
| Ray tracing | — Not supported | Game has no RT | N/A | |
| Upscaling | FSR | Not supported | N/A | |
Recommended settings
For 60 FPS at 1080p
Use the low preset. High settings fall short here, so drop the preset before touching resolution.
At 1440p
Around 18 FPS on high — this card is happier at 1080p for this title.
At 4K
Around 10 FPS — not a realistic target for this pairing.
How other cards handle Elite Dangerous
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p FPS | vs AMD Radeon R7 260X | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Radeon HD 7850 | F | 35 | ▲ 6 FPS | Compare |
| Intel Arc A310 | F | 35 | ▲ 6 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti | F | 29 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon R7 360 | F | 29 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EU | F | 29 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon RX 550 | F | 29 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
Frequently asked questions
Can the AMD Radeon R7 260X run Elite Dangerous?
The AMD Radeon R7 260X clears the minimum bar for Elite Dangerous but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 29 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the low preset.
What FPS will I get?
On high settings with upscaling off: roughly 29 FPS at 1080p, 18 FPS at 1440p and 10 FPS at 4K. These are modelled estimates — see our methodology.
What settings should I use?
Start at the low preset at 1080p.
Will my processor hold this back?
These figures assume a processor fast enough not to limit the card. If yours is older, run the bottleneck calculator — this title leans on the GPU, so a modest CPU deficit costs less.