Can I Run Blender?
Blender Foundation · 2015
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.
Can You Run Blender?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Blender’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
Yes — you can run Blender
You meet the minimum requirements. See below how you stack up against recommended.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 2GB RAM, OpenGL 4.3 | 8GB RAM |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 4 cores with SSE4.2 support | 8 cores |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 32 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 8.1 | Windows 10 or Windows 11 |
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? →Blender is a moderately demanding animation & modeling game from 2015. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 125 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 56 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 238 FPS. Most gaming PCs from the last several years should handle it comfortably. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~50–60 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~115–140 FPS
Great
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~215–260 FPS
Excellent
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Blender System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Blender, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 8.1 | Windows 10 or Windows 11 |
| Processor | 4 cores with SSE4.2 support | 8 cores |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 32 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 2GB RAM, OpenGL 4.3 | 8GB RAM |
| Storage | 1 GB available space | — |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 8.1 Processor: 4 cores with SSE4.2 support Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 2GB RAM, OpenGL 4.3 Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 or Windows 11 Processor: 8 cores Memory: 32 GB RAM Graphics: 8GB RAM
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Blender — FAQ
Can I run Blender?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 125 FPS at 1080p in Blender. Budget GPUs get about 56 FPS and high-end GPUs around 238 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 Blender?+
Blender needs at least a 4 cores with SSE4.2 support processor, a 2GB RAM, OpenGL 4.3 graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 1 GB available space of storage, running Windows 8.1.
Can Blender run without a graphics card?+
No — Blender is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 2GB RAM, OpenGL 4.3).
How much RAM does Blender need?+
Blender officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM, with 32GB 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.