Battlefield 3 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Battlefield 3
Developer:
DICE
Publisher:
Electronic Arts
Release date:
28 October 2011 (13 years ago)
User score:
4.2 / 5 (441 vote)
Hardware demand level:
0.7 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Battlefield 3 system requirements for PC

To run Battlefield 3, you'll need at least 2 GB of RAM and 20 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce 8800 GT, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 560. As for your CPU, an Core 2 Duo E4400 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Sempron 3850 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
AMD: DIRECTX 10.1 COMPATIBLE WITH 512 MB RAM (ATI RADEON 3000, 4000, 5000 OR 6000 SERIES, WITH ATI RADEON 3870 OR HIGHER PERFORMANCE) NVIDIA: DIRECTX 10.0 COMPATIBLE WITH 512 MB RAM (NVIDIA GEFORCE 8, 9, 200, 300, 400 OR 500 SERIES WITH NVIDIA GEFORCE 8800 GT OR HIGHER PERFORMANCE)
Pass CPU:
2 GHZ DUAL CORE (CORE 2 DUO 2.4 GHZ OR ATHLON X2 2.7 GHZ)
Pass RAM:
2 GB
File size:
20 GB
Operating system:
WINDOWS VISTA (SERVICE PACK 2) 32-BIT
DirectX:
DIRECTX 10.0

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
DIRECTX 11 COMPATIBLE WITH 1024 MB RAM (NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 560 OR ATI RADEON 6950)
Pass CPU:
QUAD-CORE CPU
Pass RAM:
4 GB
File size:
20 GB
Operating system:
WINDOWS 7 64-BIT
DirectX:
DIRECTX 11

Battlefield 3 performance on your PC

Battlefield 3 performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 560
30 fps @ low
1024×768
60 fps @ medium
1366×768
60 fps @ high
1366×768
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 6.2x faster than GeForce GTX 560. Your graphics card can run Battlefield 3 at recommended settings according to DICE.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Battlefield 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 / 768p
140−150
medium settings / 768p
140−150
high settings / 768p
130−140
ultra settings / 1080p
90−95

Battlefield 3 performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Sempron 3850

Core i5-12400 is 16.7x faster than Sempron 3850. Your CPU can run Battlefield 3 at recommended settings according to DICE.

FAQ

When was Battlefield 3 released?
Battlefield 3 was released on 28 October 2011.
How much RAM do I need for Battlefield 3?
You need a minimum of 2 GB RAM for Battlefield 3. Yet, 4 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Battlefield 3?
Battlefield 3 occupies about 20 GB of disk space.
Is Battlefield 3 a demanding game?
Battlefield 3 is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.7 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.2 441 vote

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