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Can I Run BATTLETECH?

Harebrained Schemes · 2018

Take command of your own mercenary outfit of 'Mechs and the MechWarriors that pilot them, struggling to stay afloat as you find yourself drawn into a brutal interstellar civil war.

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.

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060Nvidia® 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)
CPUCore i5-13400Intel® Core™ i3-2105 or AMD® Phenom™ II X3 720Intel® Core™ i5-4460 or AMD® FX-4300
RAM16 GB8 GB16 GB
OSWindows 11Windows® 10 Home 64 BitWindows® 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.

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? →

BATTLETECH is a demanding action game from 2018. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 82 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 37 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 156 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

~34–40 FPS

Low Performance

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

~75–90 FPS

Playable

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

~140–170 FPS

Excellent

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BATTLETECH System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for BATTLETECH, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows® 10 Home 64 BitWindows® 10 Home 64 Bit
ProcessorIntel® Core™ i3-2105 or AMD® Phenom™ II X3 720Intel® Core™ i5-4460 or AMD® FX-4300
Memory8 GB RAM16 GB RAM
GraphicsNvidia® 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)
DirectXVersion 11Version 11
Storage35 GB available space35 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.

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

BATTLETECH — FAQ

Can I run BATTLETECH?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 82 FPS at 1080p in BATTLETECH. Budget GPUs get about 37 FPS and high-end GPUs around 156 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 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, 8GB of RAM, 35 GB available space of storage, running Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit.

Can BATTLETECH run without a graphics card?+

No — BATTLETECH is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti or AMD® ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 (1 GB VRAM)).

How much RAM does BATTLETECH need?+

BATTLETECH 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.