Can I Run BATTLETECH?
Harebrained Schemes · 2018
Our verdict
Runs well on any recent graphics card
A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 82 FPS at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, BATTLETECH averages about 211 FPS at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 82 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX averages 300+ FPS.
The publisher states no target settings for BATTLETECH, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~75–90 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Playable
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~190–230 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Graphics card's limit
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
300+ FPS: This is the graphics card's limit. The game's own frame cap or your CPU will often set the real number.
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Check My PC →What limits performance in BATTLETECH
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit on most PCs
Even a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 82 FPS at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
BATTLETECH recommends an FX-4300 or equivalent; a Ryzen 5 3600 or anything faster clears that. We have no measured processor limit for BATTLETECH, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
1 GB min · 2 GB rec
The minimum spec lists 1 GB of video memory and the recommended spec 2 GB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in BATTLETECH
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
- 2On integrated graphics, lower the resolution or render scale first. Intel Iris Xe averages about 38 FPS at 1080p.
Can I run BATTLETECH on my graphics card?
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Can You Run BATTLETECH?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against BATTLETECH’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run BATTLETECH — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti or AMD® ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 (1 GB VRAM) | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 670 or AMD® Radeon™ R9 285 (2 GB VRAM) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel® Core™ i3-2105 or AMD® Phenom™ II X3 720 | Intel® Core™ i5-4460 or AMD® FX-4300 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit | Windows® 10 Home 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.
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for BATTLETECH, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i3-2105 or AMD® Phenom™ II X3 720 | Intel® Core™ i5-4460 or AMD® FX-4300 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti or AMD® ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 (1 GB VRAM) | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 670 or AMD® Radeon™ R9 285 (2 GB VRAM) |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 35 GB available space | 35 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-2105 or AMD® Phenom™ II X3 720 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti or AMD® ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 (1 GB VRAM) DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 35 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9 sound device Additional Notes: Multiplayer is compatible between Windows, Mac and Linux versions.
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4460 or AMD® FX-4300 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 670 or AMD® Radeon™ R9 285 (2 GB VRAM) DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 35 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9 sound device Additional Notes: Multiplayer is compatible between Windows, Mac and Linux versions.
Source: Steam
BATTLETECH — FAQ
Can I run BATTLETECH?+
Runs well on any recent graphics card. A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 82 FPS at 1080p. 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 BATTLETECH?+
BATTLETECH needs at least a Intel® Core™ i3-2105 or AMD® Phenom™ II X3 720 processor, a Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti or AMD® ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 (1 GB VRAM) graphics card, 8 GB of RAM, 35 GB available space of storage, running Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit.
Can BATTLETECH run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 38 FPS at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M averages about 60 FPS.
How much RAM does BATTLETECH need?+
BATTLETECH officially requires a minimum of 8 GB of RAM, with 16 GB 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.