Baldur's Gate 3 System Requirements
Baldur's Gate 3, released Aug 3, 2023, is an adventure / rpg game from Larian Studios. Its recommended spec points at Intel Arc A580 graphics with an Intel Core i7-8700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Baldur's Gate 3 call for Intel Arc A380-class graphics, AMD FX-8350-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 150 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Baldur's Gate 3 call for Intel Arc A580-class graphics, Intel Core i7-8700K-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 150 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD FX-8350 | Intel Core i7-8700K |
| GPU | Intel Arc A380 | Intel Arc A580 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 150 GB | 150 GB |
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Best GPU for Baldur's Gate 3
Full GPU guide →Baldur's Gate 3's stated graphics card is roughly Intel Arc A580 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$220Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT
~$350AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for Baldur's Gate 3
Full CPU guide →Baldur's Gate 3's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-8700K level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
~$80AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
Intel Core i5-13500
~$210Intel Core i5-13500 leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Baldur's Gate 3
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Baldur's Gate 3 build guide pairs these CPU and GPU picks with RAM, motherboard, SSD, PSU and case at budget, recommended and performance tiers, with an approximate total.
Can these parts run Baldur's Gate 3?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Baldur's Gate 3?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Baldur's Gate 3's Intel Arc A580 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT run Baldur's Gate 3?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT meets or beats Baldur's Gate 3's Intel Core i7-8700K recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Baldur's Gate 3?
- Intel Arc B570 - Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for Baldur's Gate 3?
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT - AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Baldur's Gate 3 need?
- Baldur's Gate 3 lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a Intel Arc A580 still enough for Baldur's Gate 3?
- It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.