About Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3 was released on August 3, 2023. Steam files it under Adventure, RPG and Strategy. It needs 150 GB of free storage, which is a large install, so check your drive before you buy.
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Baldur's Gate 3 system requirements
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Baldur's Gate 3 needs at least Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 / Intel Arc A380 / Qualcomm Adreno X1 (4GB+ of VRAM) and Intel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350 / Snapdragon X Elite, 8 GB of RAM and 150 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a GeForce GTX 1080 or better.
Updated October 5, 2026
What it takes to run Baldur's Gate 3
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 / Intel Arc A380 / Qualcomm Adreno X1 (4GB+ of VRAM) | Intel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350 / Snapdragon X Elite | 8 GB |
| Recommended | Nvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 (8GB+ of VRAM) | Intel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600 | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | GeForce GTX 1080 or better | Core i5-9600 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | Arc B570 or better | Core i5-9600 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti or better | Core i5-9600 or better | 16 GB |
The first two rows are the publisher's numbers. The rows below are our own estimates from the scoring model.
How to get the best frame rate in Baldur's Gate 3
The publisher's minimum for Baldur's Gate 3 is Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 / Intel Arc A380 / Qualcomm Adreno X1 (4GB+ of VRAM) with Intel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350 / Snapdragon X Elite, and the recommended hardware is Nvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 (8GB+ of VRAM). We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.
In our estimates a GeForce GTX 1080 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, an Arc B570 does the same at 1440p, and a GeForce RTX 4070 Ti at 4K. Cards below that can still play the game, at Medium or Low.
Strategy and simulation games lean on the processor, especially late in a game when there is a lot to calculate. A faster graphics card will not fix a slow late game, but a faster CPU and more RAM will.
Best graphics card for Baldur's Gate 3
Estimated fps at 1080p on High by graphics card, and the best 60 fps preset at each resolution.
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| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | Ultra 233 fps | Ultra 168 fps | Ultra 93 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 104 fps | Ultra 75 fps | Medium 81 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 184 fps | Ultra 132 fps | Ultra 74 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 106 fps | Ultra 76 fps | Medium 82 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | Ultra 62 fps | High 62 fps | Low 66 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 102 fps | Ultra 74 fps | Medium 79 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | High 71 fps | Medium 71 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | Medium 73 fps | Low 71 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | Medium 76 fps | Low 75 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Low 77 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 128 fps | Ultra 92 fps | High 71 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 99 fps | Ultra 71 fps | Medium 77 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | High 65 fps | Medium 66 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Arc B580 | Ultra 68 fps | High 68 fps | Low 72 fps |
The highest quality preset that still holds 60 fps. Estimates with a processor that does not limit the card.
Memory and processor
Memory
Minimum 8 GB, recommended 16 GB. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.
Processor
A processor like the Core i5-9600 meets the recommended CPU level. For many fps in fast games, a quick CPU matters as much as the graphics card. Check your pairing.
Questions about Baldur's Gate 3
What are the minimum system requirements for Baldur's Gate 3?
Minimum: Intel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350 / Snapdragon X Elite, Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 / Intel Arc A380 / Qualcomm Adreno X1 (4GB+ of VRAM), 8 GB of memory, 150 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for Baldur's Gate 3?
Recommended: Intel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600, Nvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 (8GB+ of VRAM), 16 GB of memory.
What graphics card do I need to run Baldur's Gate 3 at 60 fps?
In our estimate a GeForce GTX 1080 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and an Arc B570 for 1440p.
How much RAM does Baldur's Gate 3 need?
The minimum is 8 GB and the recommendation is 16 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.
How much storage does Baldur's Gate 3 need?
About 150 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run Baldur's Gate 3?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 71 fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs well.
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