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Baldur Gate 3 requirements
RPG, CRPG, Turn-Based Strategy, Fantasy, Adventure 2023 Build Guide →
✨ Last Updated: September 1, 2026 • Engine v2.5
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📋 Official PC specifications published for Baldur Gate 3

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64-bit Required
Component Developer Minimum Developer Recommended Our Performance Analysis
🎮 GPU NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB) or AMD Radeon RX 480 (4GB) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8GB) 8GB+ VRAM recommended for 1440p stutter-free textures
🧠 CPU Intel Core i5-4690 or AMD FX-8350 Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6 Cores / 12 Threads recommended for smooth 1% low FPS
💾 RAM 8 GB RAM 16 GB RAM 16GB–32GB dual-channel avoids Windows pagefile swapping
💿 Storage 150 GB Free 150 GB NVMe SSD Fast NVMe SSD eliminates shader compilation hitches
🎯 Target Experience Low Settings 720p 30 FPS High Settings 1080p 60 FPS 1440p / 4K Max Settings

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about running Baldur Gate 3 on PC

What GPU do I need to run Baldur Gate 3? +
For 1080p gaming at 60 FPS on High settings, you'll need at least a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8GB). For 1440p Ultra settings, we recommend a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (8GB) / RTX 4060 Ti (8GB/16GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB) / RX 7700 XT (12GB), and for 4K gaming, aim for a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB/12GB) / RTX 4070 Ti (12GB) / RTX 4080 (16GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16GB) / RX 7900 XT (20GB) or equivalent.
Is 16GB RAM enough for Baldur Gate 3? +
Yes, 16GB RAM is sufficient for Baldur Gate 3. The game requires 16GB minimum, so 16GB provides comfortable headroom for multitasking.
What CPU is best for Baldur Gate 3? +
For the best experience, we recommend a Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or newer (e.g., Intel Core i5-12600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D/7600X) or AMD equivalent. Modern 6-core CPUs handle Baldur Gate 3 well, with 8-cores recommended for streaming or multitasking.
Can I play Baldur Gate 3 on integrated graphics? +
Integrated graphics are not recommended for Baldur Gate 3. Even Intel Iris Xe or AMD Radeon Graphics will struggle to maintain playable framerates. A dedicated GPU is essential for a good experience.