About Magic: The Gathering Arena
Magic: The Gathering Arena was released on May 23, 2023. Steam files it under Strategy and Free To Play.
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Magic: The Gathering Arena system requirements
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Magic: The Gathering Arena needs at least GeForce GTX 8800 or Equivalent and AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5600+ or Equivalent, 2 GB of RAM. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a GeForce GT 1030 or better.
Updated October 3, 2026
What it takes to run Magic: The Gathering Arena
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | GeForce GTX 8800 or Equivalent | AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5600+ or Equivalent | 2 GB |
| Recommended | GeForce GTX 560 | Intel Core2 Quad Q9300 @ 2.50GHz | 4 GB |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | GeForce GT 1030 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | Radeon R9 270 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | Radeon RX 470 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 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 Magic: The Gathering Arena
The publisher's minimum for Magic: The Gathering Arena is GeForce GTX 8800 or Equivalent with AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5600+ or Equivalent, and the recommended hardware is GeForce GTX 560. We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.
In our estimates a GeForce GT 1030 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a Radeon R9 270 does the same at 1440p, and a Radeon RX 470 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 Magic: The Gathering Arena
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 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 270 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 275 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 291 fps | Ultra 162 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 265 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 238 fps | Ultra 132 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | Ultra 243 fps | Ultra 175 fps | Ultra 97 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | Ultra 255 fps | Ultra 184 fps | Ultra 102 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Ultra 190 fps | Ultra 137 fps | Ultra 76 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | Ultra 123 fps | Ultra 89 fps | High 68 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Ultra 144 fps | Ultra 103 fps | High 80 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 256 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 220 fps | Ultra 122 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | Ultra 137 fps | Ultra 99 fps | High 76 fps |
| Arc B580 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 176 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 2 GB, recommended 4 GB. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.
Processor
A processor like the Intel Pentium G4560 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 Magic: The Gathering Arena
What are the minimum system requirements for Magic: The Gathering Arena?
Minimum: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5600+ or Equivalent, GeForce GTX 8800 or Equivalent, 2 GB of memory.
What are the recommended system requirements for Magic: The Gathering Arena?
Recommended: Intel Core2 Quad Q9300 @ 2.50GHz, GeForce GTX 560, 4 GB of memory.
What graphics card do I need to run Magic: The Gathering Arena at 60 fps?
In our estimate a GeForce GT 1030 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a Radeon R9 270 for 1440p.
How much RAM does Magic: The Gathering Arena need?
The minimum is 2 GB and the recommendation is 4 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.
How much storage does Magic: The Gathering Arena need?
The publisher does not state an install size.
Can an RTX 3060 run Magic: The Gathering Arena?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 300+ fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs great.
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