Can I Run Arma 3?
Bohemia Interactive · 2013
Experience true combat gameplay in a massive military sandbox. Deploy with a wide variety of single- and multiplayer content, a massive arsenal of modern weapons and vehicles, and limitless opportunities for content creation. Authentic, diverse, open - Arma 3 sends you to war.
Can You Run Arma 3?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Arma 3’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Arma 3 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7850 or Intel HD Graphics 4000, with 1 GB video memory DirectX®: 10 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580, with 6 GB VRAM, or better DirectX®: 11 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core quad-core or AMD Athlon quad-core | Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) |
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? →Arma 3 is a demanding action game from 2013. 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.
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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Arma 3 System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Arma 3, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core quad-core or AMD Athlon quad-core | Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X or better |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7850 or Intel HD Graphics 4000, with 1 GB video memory DirectX®: 10 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580, with 6 GB VRAM, or better DirectX®: 11 |
| Storage | 50 GB available space Audio: DirectX® compatible Other: Internet connection and free Steam account to activate Dual Layer compatible when installing from DVD | 80 GB available space (SSD) Sound: DirectX® compatible Other: Internet connection and free Steam account to activate Dual Layer compatible when installing from DVD |
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Minimum
OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core quad-core or AMD Athlon quad-core Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7850 or Intel HD Graphics 4000, with 1 GB video memory DirectX®: 10 Storage: 50 GB available space Audio: DirectX® compatible Other: Internet connection and free Steam account to activate Dual Layer compatible when installing from DVD
Recommended
OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X or better Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580, with 6 GB VRAM, or better DirectX®: 11 Storage: 80 GB available space (SSD) Sound: DirectX® compatible Other: Internet connection and free Steam account to activate Dual Layer compatible when installing from DVD
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Arma 3 — FAQ
Can I run Arma 3?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Arma 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 Arma 3?+
Arma 3 needs at least a Intel Core quad-core or AMD Athlon quad-core processor, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7850 or Intel HD Graphics 4000, with 1 GB video memory DirectX®: 10 graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 50 GB available space Audio: DirectX® compatible Other: Internet connection and free Steam account to activate Dual Layer compatible when installing from DVD of storage, running Windows 10 (64-bit).
Can Arma 3 run without a graphics card?+
No — Arma 3 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7850 or Intel HD Graphics 4000, with 1 GB video memory DirectX®: 10).
How much RAM does Arma 3 need?+
Arma 3 officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM, with 16GB 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.