Can I Run America's Army 3?
U.S. Army · 2009
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Can You Run America's Army 3?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against America's Army 3’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run America's Army 3 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Direct X 9.0c compliant, Shader 3.0 enabled video card with 256MB RAM (NVIDIA 6600 or better/ATI X1300 or better) DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c Sound: Direct X 9.0c compliant sound card | Direct X 9.0c compliant, Shader 3.0 enabled video card with 512MB RAM (NVIDIA 7950 or better/ATI X1950 or better) DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c Sound: Creative EAX 4.0 compliant sound card (Audigy 2, X-Fi series) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 3.0 GHz Single Core | 2.4 GHz Dual Core |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Microsoft® Windows® XP SP2/Vista | Microsoft® Windows® XP SP2/Vista |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →America's Army 3 is a demanding action game from 2009. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 91 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 41 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 173 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–46 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–100 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~155–190 FPS
Excellent
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America's Army 3 System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for America's Army 3, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Microsoft® Windows® XP SP2/Vista | Microsoft® Windows® XP SP2/Vista |
| Processor | 3.0 GHz Single Core | 2.4 GHz Dual Core |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Direct X 9.0c compliant, Shader 3.0 enabled video card with 256MB RAM (NVIDIA 6600 or better/ATI X1300 or better) DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c Sound: Direct X 9.0c compliant sound card | Direct X 9.0c compliant, Shader 3.0 enabled video card with 512MB RAM (NVIDIA 7950 or better/ATI X1950 or better) DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c Sound: Creative EAX 4.0 compliant sound card (Audigy 2, X-Fi series) |
| Storage | 5 GB of Available Hard Disk Space Input: Keyboard and mouse Multiplayer: Broadband Internet connection | 5 GB of Available Hard Disk Space Input: Keyboard and mouse Multiplayer: Broadband Internet connection |
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Minimum
Supported OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP SP2/Vista Processor: 3.0 GHz Single Core Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: Direct X 9.0c compliant, Shader 3.0 enabled video card with 256MB RAM (NVIDIA 6600 or better/ATI X1300 or better) DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c Sound: Direct X 9.0c compliant sound card Hard Drive: 5 GB of Available Hard Disk Space Input: Keyboard and mouse Multiplayer: Broadband Internet connection
Recommended
Supported OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP SP2/Vista Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Direct X 9.0c compliant, Shader 3.0 enabled video card with 512MB RAM (NVIDIA 7950 or better/ATI X1950 or better) DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c Sound: Creative EAX 4.0 compliant sound card (Audigy 2, X-Fi series) Hard Drive: 5 GB of Available Hard Disk Space Input: Keyboard and mouse Multiplayer: Broadband Internet connection
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
America's Army 3 — FAQ
Can I run America's Army 3?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in America's Army 3. Budget GPUs get about 41 FPS and high-end GPUs around 173 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for America's Army 3?+
America's Army 3 needs at least a 3.0 GHz Single Core processor, a Direct X 9.0c compliant, Shader 3.0 enabled video card with 256MB RAM (NVIDIA 6600 or better/ATI X1300 or better) DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c Sound: Direct X 9.0c compliant sound card graphics card, 1GB of RAM, 5 GB of Available Hard Disk Space Input: Keyboard and mouse Multiplayer: Broadband Internet connection of storage, running Microsoft® Windows® XP SP2/Vista.
Can America's Army 3 run without a graphics card?+
No — America's Army 3 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Direct X 9.0c compliant, Shader 3.0 enabled video card with 256MB RAM (NVIDIA 6600 or better/ATI X1300 or better) DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c Sound: Direct X 9.0c compliant sound card).
How much RAM does America's Army 3 need?+
America's Army 3 officially requires a minimum of 1GB of RAM, with 2GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.