SPORE™

SPORE™

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Release date 2008-12-19
Genre RPG
Metacritic 84/100
What hardware does SPORE™ need?

SPORE™: FPSHQ load index — no data: the game’s requirements are outside the range where the model is checked against measurements, so FPS on this page is a low-confidence extrapolation. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

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SPORE™ is a game by Maxis™. Steam release date: December 19, 2008. Steam reviews: 67 401.

Description

Be the architect of your own universe with Spore, an exciting single-player adventure. From Single Cell to Galactic God, evolve your creature in a universe of your own creations.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Maxis™
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Release date
December 19, 2008
PC platforms
Windows
Steam reviews
67 401
Metacritic
84/100

SPORE™ system requirements

Component Minimum
Processor Intel Pentium 4 2,0 ГГц или аналогичный
Memory 512 Мб ОЗУ (768 Мб ОЗУ для Vista)
DirectX DirectX 9.0c или выше
Поддерживаемые ОС Windows XP с SP1 и Vista
Графика видеокарта 128 Мб с поддержкой пиксельных шейдеров версии 2.0
Место на жестком диске минимум 4 Гб, плюс минимум 1 Гб дополнительно для существ
ДЛЯ ИГРЫ НЕОБХОДИМО ПОДКЛЮЧЕНИЕ К ИНТЕРНЕТУ, ОНЛАЙНОВАЯ ПРОВЕРКА ПОДЛИННОСТИ, ЛИЦЕНЗИОННОЕ СОГЛАШЕНИЕ С КОНЕЧНЫМ ПОЛЬЗОВАТЕЛЕМ. ДЛЯ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ДОСТУПА К ОНЛАЙНОВЫМ ФУНКЦИЯМ НЕОБХОДИМО ВЫПОЛНИТЬ ОНЛАЙНОВУЮ РЕГИСТРАЦИЮ. ДЛЯ КАЖДОЙ ИГРЫ ДОСТУПНА ТОЛЬКО ОДНА РЕГИСТРАЦИЯ. УСЛОВИЯ И ПОЛОЖЕНИЯ EA ДОСТУПНЫ НА . ДЛЯ ОНЛАЙНОВОЙ РЕГИСТРАЦИИ ВАМ ДОЛЖНО БЫТЬ 13 ИЛИ БОЛЬШЕ ЛЕТ. ЕА МОЖЕТ ПРЕКРАТИТЬ ПОДДЕРЖКУ НЕК

Минимальные требования для компьютеров с интегрированной графикой и ОС Windows: Чипсет Intel 945GM или выше

Процессор Pentium D 2,6 ГГц или Core 2 Duo 1,8 ГГц или аналогичный

768 Мб ОЗУ

Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.

How big is SPORE™ and does it need an SSD

SPORE™ needs 4 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 12, 2026). requirements

4 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
76 %of 122157 games with an official size are smaller

The requirements of SPORE™ do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.

SPORE™SPORE™4 GBMedian of 2008 games (n = 136)Median of 2008 games (n = 136)1.1 GBMedian of 122157 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122157 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBSPORE™SPORE™4 GBMedian of 2008 games (n = 136)Median of 2008 games (n = 136)1.1 GBMedian of 122157 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122157 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 12, 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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Step-by-step fixes for common errors and diagnostics for your PC

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FPS on different graphics cards

FPS forecast for SPORE™ 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 390–655 370–610 335–560
GeForce RTX 4090 S 390–655 365–605 300–505
GeForce RTX 5080 S 390–650 355–590 270–455
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 385–645 350–580 245–420
GeForce RTX 4080 A 385–645 345–575 235–400
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 385–645 345–575 235–400
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 380–640 340–565 225–380
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 380–635 335–560 220–370
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 375–625 320–535 195–335
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 380–635 330–550 210–355
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 370–625 315–525 190–325
Radeon RX 9070 A 370–620 310–520 185–315

* 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 SPORE™

The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.

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Laptops only: the mode (TGP) from the vendor utility or an overlay. A measurement with power helps show laptop FPS more precisely.
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Only aggregates are published: a median over 2+ devices or after review. No name or IP is stored — only a hash to stop abuse. Methodology

Demand index: no data

No official requirements within the calibration range and no FPS measurements, so the index is not shown. FPS on this page is a low-confidence model estimate.

84
Metacritic
press score

Average review score.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

295–485FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
275–455FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
12
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
2008
release year
In short

Can my PC run SPORE™?

SPORE™ (2008): FPSHQ load index — no data (requirements outside the checked range). Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 295–485 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 275–455 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 12 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: —; minimum RAM: — GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 12, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
no data
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
348 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
372 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS SPORE™, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
What is the genre of SPORE™?
Genre: RPG. Single-player only.
How big is SPORE™ and does it need an SSD?
SPORE™ needs 4 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 12, 2026). The requirements of SPORE™ do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Maxis™. Publisher: Electronic Arts.
Is SPORE™ worth buying?
Metacritic score: 84/100. Steam user score: ?%. FPSHQ rating: —/5. Decide based on this data and our review above.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2008-12-19.
What FPS will I get in this game?
Use our FPS calculator for a precise forecast for your configuration. Above on this page is a compatibility table with popular GPUs at different resolutions and settings.

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