Can I Run Baldur's Gate 3?
Larian Studios · 2023
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.
Can You Run Baldur's Gate 3?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Baldur's Gate 3’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Baldur's Gate 3 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 / Intel Arc A380 / Qualcomm Adreno X1 (4GB+ of VRAM) | Nvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 (8GB+ of VRAM) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350 / Snapdragon X Elite | Intel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 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? →Baldur's Gate 3 is a extremely demanding adventure game from 2023. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 65 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 29 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 123 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~26–32 FPS
Not Recommended
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~60–70 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~110–135 FPS
Great
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Baldur's Gate 3 System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Baldur's Gate 3, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350 / Snapdragon X Elite | Intel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 / Intel Arc A380 / Qualcomm Adreno X1 (4GB+ of VRAM) | Nvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 (8GB+ of VRAM) |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 150 GB available space | 150 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350 / Snapdragon X Elite Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 / Intel Arc A380 / Qualcomm Adreno X1 (4GB+ of VRAM) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 150 GB available space Additional Notes: SSD required
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 (8GB+ of VRAM) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 150 GB available space Additional Notes: SSD required
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Baldur's Gate 3 — FAQ
Can I run Baldur's Gate 3?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 65 FPS at 1080p in Baldur's Gate 3. Budget GPUs get about 29 FPS and high-end GPUs around 123 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 Baldur's Gate 3?+
Baldur's Gate 3 needs at least a Intel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350 / Snapdragon X Elite processor, a Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 / Intel Arc A380 / Qualcomm Adreno X1 (4GB+ of VRAM) graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 150 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 64-bit.
Can Baldur's Gate 3 run without a graphics card?+
No — Baldur's Gate 3 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 / Intel Arc A380 / Qualcomm Adreno X1 (4GB+ of VRAM)).
How much RAM does Baldur's Gate 3 need?+
Baldur's Gate 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.