Can I run Baldur's Gate 3?
Official Baldur's Gate 3 system requirements, player reports on Baldur's Gate 3 performance, and a check against your GPU and CPU.
Official system requirements
Published on the Steam store page by the developer. This is that text, not a benchmark.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor
- Intel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350 / Snapdragon X Elite
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 / Intel Arc A380 / Qualcomm Adreno X1 (4GB+ of VRAM)
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Storage
- 150 GB available space
- Notes
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system SSD required
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor
- Intel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics
- Nvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 (8GB+ of VRAM)
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Storage
- 150 GB available space
- Notes
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system SSD required
What players say about performance
Most reviews indicate that Baldur's Gate 3 generally runs well on a variety of hardware, though there are some performance dips and bugs, especially in certain areas or during intensive scenes.
Drawn from 22 reviews that mention performance.
Common problems
- Performance dips in large populated areas
- Occasional FPS drops during busy fights
- CPU heavy fluctuations
- Performance issues in some areas and bugs
What runs it well
- Running on mid-range hardware with high settings
- Playing smoothly on Steam Deck
- Handling exploration on high settings with FPS between 50-60
- No major crashes reported on high-end hardware
Check your PC
Pick a GPU and a CPU. The result compares their class with the parts named in the official requirements. It is not an FPS estimate.