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Baldur’s Gate 3 PC requirements - minimum and recommended settings

Get in the know about the Baldur's Gate 3 PC requirements in order to run the game on either Windows or Mac.
Credit: Larian Studios
By Tim Lord

Get in the know about the Baldur's Gate 3 PC requirements in order to run the game on either Windows or Mac.
Credit: Larian Studios
December 18, 2023: After taking out the prestigious Game of the Year award, there is no better time than now to get Baldur's Gate 3 on your PC.

Now the game has landed, check out the Baldur's Gate 3 PC requirements. If you plan on diving into Larian's D&D-inspired RPG on your PC, then you'll need to know whether it can run the game to its full potential.

In the following article, you will find the minimum recommended PC capabilities needed to run the game. Additionally, to get the best gaming experience, you can also check out the recommended PC requirements for optimal performance.

Loads of questions surrounded what was to be expected from the latest chapter in the Baldur's Gate franchise. Find out more about the maximum level a player can achieve, as well as the game's capabilities for solo play and if it has made an appearance on Xbox consoles.

Baldur’s Gate 3 minimum PC requirements

Larian Studios shed some light on what will be needed regarding the operating system, graphics, and storage requirements for players to run the game. The game can be played on both Windows and Mac systems, so we have you covered regardless of PC preference.

It is good to bear in mind that, while Baldur's Gate 3 will run on a PC with the below specs, it will require some compromises in regard to the game's quality. Those using PCs with the below minimum requirements will find the most heavily affected areas are visual, with graphics being the first noticeable setback.

For Windows

  • OS: Windows 10 (64-BIT required)
  • Processor: Intel i5-4690 or AMD FX 8350
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 480, either with 4GB+ of VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 150 GB available space

For Mac

  • OS: macOS 10.15.6
  • Processor: 2.6GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon460 4GB
  • Storage: 150 GB available space
A villain from Baldur's Gate 3 that has a squid-like head and tentacles on its face.
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Baldur's Gate 3 promises to be a huge game for both players and their PCs

While you may not have many issues with running Baldur's Gate 3 with the above minimum requirements, there are some additional recommendations to consider for both your PC and its components.

Given the size of the game, operating it with the below specs will cut down on loading times and produce a much sharper graphic presentation. With the right tools, Baldur's Gate 3 can be experienced in all of its glory exactly how the developers intended.

Here are the official recommended specs to run Baldur's Gate 3 from the developers:

For Windows

  • OS: Windows 10 (64-BIT)
  • Processor: Intel i7 8700k or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 2060 Super or AMD RX 5700 XT, either with 8GB+ of VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 150 GB available space

For Mac

  • OS: macOS 10.15.7
  • Processor: 2.3GHz 8-Core Intel Core i9
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon Pro 5500M (8GB)
  • Storage: 150 GB available space

For those who can't quite meet these requirements, there is still time to acquire the right tools for the game. For more on the game, check out our Baldur's Gate 3 race tier list, as well as a look at all Baldur's Gate 3 quests.