Empyrion CPU Budget Planner

Every vessel and base has a CPU point limit based on its tier. Exceed the cap and your vessel gets penalized — devices stop working. Plan your build here before you start placing blocks.

Vessel Type

SV Tier Caps

T1

6k

No extender

T2

15k

1x T2 ext.

T3

40k

2x T3 ext.

T4

100k

4x T4 ext.

Device Categories

CPU costs vary by exact device type — values are representative averages. Verify exact costs in BlocksConfig.ecf.

Thrusters ~1k each
= 0
Turrets ~3k each
= 0
Shields / Generators ~5k each
= 0
Weapons (non-turret) ~2k each
= 0
RCS / Control ~1.5k each
= 0
Drills / Harvesters ~4k each
= 0
Constructors ~3.5k each
= 0
Cargo / Containers ~500 each
= 0
Lights / Decorative ~100 each
= 0
Other Devices ~1k each
= 0

Total CPU Used

0 / 6k

Within budget for current tier.

Current Tier

T1

0 6k cap (T1)

CPU Extender Requirements

Tier 2

1x T2 Extender

Tier 3

2x T3 Extender

Tier 4

4x T4 Extender

CPU Extenders must be installed on the vessel. Each tier level requires the corresponding extender count. You cannot skip tiers.

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