Can I Run Baldur’s Gate 3?
2023 · RPG · Check your PC against the official system requirements below.
Baldur’s Gate 3 system requirements
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Intel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350 | Intel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600 |
| Graphics (GPU) | Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 (4GB+ VRAM) | Nvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT (8GB+ VRAM) |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 150 GB | 150 GB |
Source: published system requirements
Baldur’s Gate 3 FPS benchmarks (estimated)
Estimated frame rates
| GPU tier | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| EntryGTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT | 25-35 | not recommended | not recommended |
| MainstreamRTX 4060 / RX 7600 | 65-80 | 45-55 | 25-35 |
| High-endRTX 4070 Super / RX 7800 XT | 110-140 | 75-95 | 45-60 |
| EnthusiastRTX 4080 Super / RX 7900 XTX | 150-190 | 100-130 | 60-80 |
FPS figures are estimates derived from the published minimum and recommended requirements at high settings, not measured benchmarks. Real-world results vary with CPU, RAM, drivers and in-game options.
Steam Deck & laptop compatibility
Baldur's Gate 3 is officially Verified and runs around 30 FPS on the Deck at low to medium settings. Act 3's crowded city scenes dip noticeably, so a 30 FPS cap gives the steadiest experience.
A gaming laptop should feature an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU to achieve a consistent 60 frames per second at 1080p. The game is playable on laptops with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Laptop GPU, though performance will likely be closer to 30 frames per second. The desktop recommended GPUs are an Nvidia 2060 Super or RX 5700 XT with 8GB+ VRAM, suggesting that this game can be quite demanding on hardware.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is moderately demanding rather than punishing, and its requirements scale with the part of the game being played. The minimum target of a GTX 970 and an i5-4690 covers the early chapters comfortably at 1080p with lower settings, while a GTX 1060 or RX 580 tier card with 8GB of RAM is enough for a stable mid-settings experience.
The recommended tier of an RTX 2060 Super or RX 5700 XT paired with 16GB of RAM targets roughly 60fps at 1080p on high settings. The game is notably CPU-bound in Act 3’s dense Lower City, where crowds and scripting can pull frame rates down even on strong GPUs, so a modern six-core processor helps. An SSD is strongly advised to keep loading and area transitions quick, and the install needs about 150GB.
Frequently asked questions
What graphics card do I need for Baldur's Gate 3?
The minimum is an Nvidia GTX 970 or AMD RX 480 with 4GB VRAM. For smooth 1080p/60fps on high settings, an RTX 2060 Super or RX 5700 XT is recommended.
How much RAM does Baldur's Gate 3 need?
8GB is the official minimum, but 16GB is recommended and advisable for the late-game cities where memory and CPU load rise.
Can I run Baldur's Gate 3 on a laptop?
Yes. A laptop with an RTX 2060 class GPU, a recent six-core CPU and 16GB of RAM can run it at 1080p high settings near 60fps.