Google Earth VR
Google Earth VR has an FPSHQ demand score of 56/100: moderate requirements — runs on mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 / RX 6600. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.
Google Earth VR is a game by Google. Steam release date: November 16, 2016. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 Fury equivalent or better. It needs at least 8 GB of RAM.
Description
Google Earth VR lets you explore the world from totally new perspectives in virtual reality. Stroll the streets of Tokyo, soar over the Grand Canyon, or walk around the Eiffel Tower.
Data: the game’s Steam store page
About the game
- Developer
- Publisher
- Release date
- November 16, 2016
- PC platforms
- Windows
- Steam store page
- store.steampowered.com/app/348250
Google Earth VR system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 or later, Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i5-6400 equivalent or better | Intel i7-6700 equivalent or better |
| Memory | 8 GB ОЗУ | 8 GB ОЗУ |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 Fury equivalent or better | Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 or better |
| Storage | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Network | Широкополосное подключение к интернету | Широкополосное подключение к интернету |
| Поддержка VR | SteamVR or Oculus PC | — |
64-разрядные процессор и операционная система
Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.
How big is Google Earth VR and does it need an SSD
Google Earth VR needs 4 GB of free space for minimum requirements and 8 GB for recommended (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 11, 2026). requirements
The requirements of Google Earth VR do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 11, 2026. The size is the free space needed to install; updates and DLC can make it grow. store.steampowered.com
Tip: keep extra space beyond the listed size — updates are downloaded first and installed afterwards.
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FPS on different graphics cards
FPS forecast for Google Earth VR on current 2024–2026 GPUs. Switch the graphics preset — the table recalculates. Average FPS at 1080p / 1440p / 4K.
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | S | 205–345 | 165–280 | 99–165 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 190–320 | 145–240 | 81–135 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 175–300 | 125–215 | 70–120 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Super | A | 160–275 | 115–195 | 63–105 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 155–265 | 110–185 | 59–99 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 155–265 | 110–185 | 59–99 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 150–255 | 105–175 | 56–94 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 145–250 | 100–170 | 54–92 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 130–225 | 91–155 | 48–82 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | A | 140–240 | 98–165 | 52–88 |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | B | 125–220 | 88–150 | 46–78 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | A | 125–215 | 85–145 | 45–77 |
* Average FPS: real measurements where available, otherwise the unified FPSHQ model. Actual FPS depends on the CPU, game patch and drivers. Reference GPU models without overclocking. methodology
📊 FPS by graphics card (1440p, Ultra)
Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.
Which graphics cards can run Google Earth VR
Cards at least as fast as the Steam minimum (Nvidia GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 Fury equivalent or better). FPS is an FPSHQ model forecast for 1080p High, not a measurement.
- GeForce GTX 1650 ≈29 FPS
- Radeon RX 480 ≈29 FPS
- GeForce GTX 970 ≈29 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1070 Ti ≈62 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1080 ≈63 FPS
- GeForce RTX 2060 ≈63 FPS
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Can my PC run Google Earth VR?
Google Earth VR (2016): FPSHQ load index 56 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 75–125 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 70–120 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 5 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 Fury equivalent or better; minimum RAM: 8 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 11, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
- FPSHQ load index
- 56 FPSHQ index
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 88 FPS model estimate
- RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
- 96 FPS model estimate
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