Baldur's Gate 3 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Baldur's Gate 3
Developer:
Larian Studios
Publisher:
Larian Studios
Release date:
6 October 2020 (1 year ago)
User score:
4.5 / 5 (1189 votes)
Hardware demand level:
4 / 10 - fairly demanding

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Official Baldur's Gate 3 system requirements for PC

To run Baldur's Gate 3, you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 150 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 970. As for your CPU, an Core i5-4690 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-8700K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 (4GB+ of VRAM)
Pass CPU:
Intel I5-4690 / AMD FX-8350
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
150 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 64-bit
DirectX:
Version 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT (8GB+ of VRAM)
Pass CPU:
Intel i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
150 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 64-bit
DirectX:
Version 11

Baldur's Gate 3 performance on your PC


Baldur's Gate 3 performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
30 fps @ low
1920×1080
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ QHD
2560×1440
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160
60 fps @ epic DLSS
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 1.8x faster than GeForce GTX 970. Your GPU can run Baldur's Gate 3 at minimum settings according to Larian Studios.


Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Baldur's Gate 3 FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 1080p
120−130
medium settings / 1080p
120−130
high settings / 1080p
110−120
ultra settings / 1080p
95−100
QHD / 1440p
65−70
4K / 2160p
30−35
4K DLSS / 2160p
50−55

Baldur's Gate 3 performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-8700K

Core i5-12400 is 1.4x faster than Core i7-8700K. Your CPU can run Baldur's Gate 3 at recommended settings according to Larian Studios.


FAQ

When was Baldur's Gate 3 released?
Baldur's Gate 3 was released on 3 August 2023.
How much RAM do I need for Baldur's Gate 3?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for Baldur's Gate 3. Yet, 16 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Baldur's Gate 3?
Baldur's Gate 3 occupies about 150 GB of disk space.
Is Baldur's Gate 3 a demanding game?
Baldur's Gate 3 is a fairly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 4.0 out of 10.

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