BeamNG.drive System Requirements
BeamNG.drive, released May 29, 2015, is a racing / simulation game from BeamNG. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics with an AMD Ryzen 7 3700X-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for BeamNG.drive call for AMD Radeon RX 570-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 1600-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 60 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for BeamNG.drive call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 7 3700X-class processor, 32 GB of RAM and 60 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| GPU | AMD Radeon RX 570 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 60 GB | 60 GB |
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Best GPU for BeamNG.drive
Full GPU guide →BeamNG.drive's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 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 BeamNG.drive
Full CPU guide →BeamNG.drive's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 7 3700X level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
~$130AMD Ryzen 5 5600X adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
~$165AMD Ryzen 5 7500F leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for BeamNG.drive
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our BeamNG.drive 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 BeamNG.drive?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run BeamNG.drive?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of BeamNG.drive's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X run BeamNG.drive?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X meets or beats BeamNG.drive's AMD Ryzen 7 3700X recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for BeamNG.drive?
- 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 BeamNG.drive?
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600X - AMD Ryzen 5 5600X adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does BeamNG.drive need?
- BeamNG.drive lists 32 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 still enough for BeamNG.drive?
- 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.