Borderlands 3 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Borderlands 3
Developer:
Gearbox Software
Publisher:
2K Games
Release date:
13 September 2019 (5 years ago)
User score:
4.3 / 5 (426 votes)
Hardware demand level:
4 / 10 - fairly demanding
Here you can get fantastic wallpapers created by our friend
Here you can get fantastic wallpapers created by our friend

Official Borderlands 3 system requirements for PC

To run Borderlands 3, you'll need at least 6 GB of RAM and 75 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 680, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon RX 590. As for your CPU, an FX-8350 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-4770 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
AMD Radeon™ HD 7970 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2 GB
Pass CPU:
AMD FX-8350 or Intel i5-3570
Pass RAM:
6 GB RAM
File size:
75 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7/10 (latest service pack) (64-bit)
DirectX:
Version 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
AMD Radeon™ RX 590 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Pass CPU:
AMD Ryzen™ 5 2600 (Intel i7-4770)
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
75 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7/10 (latest service pack) (64-bit)
DirectX:
Version 12

Borderlands 3 performance on your PC

Borderlands 3 performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon RX 590
30 fps @ low
1280×720
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 Radeon RX 590. Your graphics card can run Borderlands 3 at recommended settings according to Gearbox Software.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Borderlands 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 / 720p
230−240
medium settings / 1080p
210−220
high settings / 1080p
170−180
ultra settings / 1080p
140−150
QHD / 1440p
54
4K / 2160p
75−80
4K DLSS / 2160p
75−80

Borderlands 3 performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
minimum
FX-8350
recommended
Core i7-4770

Core i5-12400 is 2.7x faster than Core i7-4770. Your CPU can run Borderlands 3 at recommended settings according to Gearbox Software.

FAQ

When was Borderlands 3 released?
Borderlands 3 was released on 13 September 2019.
How much RAM do I need for Borderlands 3?
You need a minimum of 6 GB RAM for Borderlands 3. Yet, 16 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Borderlands 3?
Borderlands 3 occupies about 75 GB of disk space.
Is Borderlands 3 a demanding game?
Borderlands 3 is a fairly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 4.0 out of 10.

Community ratings

Here you can see the user rating of the game, as well as rate it yourself.

4.3 426 votes

Rate Borderlands 3 on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Other games by Gearbox Software

We have the requirements for some other games developed by the same company.

Borderlands 2
Borderlands 2
  • 2012
  • 4.4
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30
  • 2005
  • 4.8
Homeworld Remastered Collection
Homeworld Remastered Collection
  • 2015
  • 5
Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood
Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood
  • 2005
Borderlands
Borderlands
  • 2009
  • 4.7
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
  • 2022
  • 4.5
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
  • 2014
  • 4.4
Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour
Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour
  • 2016
  • 5
New Tales from the Borderlands
New Tales from the Borderlands
  • 2022
  • 5
Battleborn
Battleborn
  • 2016
  • 3
Duke Nukem Forever
Duke Nukem Forever
  • 2011
  • 3.5
Aliens: Colonial Marines
Aliens: Colonial Marines
  • 2013
  • 5
Borderlands 2 VR
Borderlands 2 VR
  • 2019
  • 5
Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced
Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced
  • 2019
  • 4.5
Brothers in Arms: Hells Highway
Brothers in Arms: Hells Highway
  • 2008
  • 4.3

Games similar to Borderlands 3

Check out the required PC specs of some other popular games similar to the one reviewed.

System Shock 2
System Shock 2
  • 2013
  • 4
Deus Ex
Deus Ex
  • 2000
  • 4.8
The Outer Worlds
The Outer Worlds
  • 2019
  • 3.1
Deus Ex: Invisible War
Deus Ex: Invisible War
  • 2003
  • 3.7
Dead Effect 2
Dead Effect 2
  • 2016
  • 3.3
Deus Ex: The Fall
Deus Ex: The Fall
  • 2014
  • 2.6
Dead Effect 2 VR
Dead Effect 2 VR
  • 2017
  • 5
Slayer Shock
Slayer Shock
  • 2016
Kingpin: Reloaded
Kingpin: Reloaded
  • 2023
Fallout 4 VR
Fallout 4 VR
  • 2017
  • 3.9
Aquanox Deep Descent
Aquanox Deep Descent
  • 2020
  • 5
BorderZone
BorderZone
  • 2006

Comments

Here you can ask questions about Borderlands 3, agree or disagree with our evaluations, or report errors and inaccuracies on the site.