Borderlands 4 System Requirements
Borderlands 4, released 12 Sep, 2025, is an action / adventure game from Gearbox Software. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics with an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Borderlands 4 call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 7 2700X-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 100 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Borderlands 4 call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 7 5800X-class processor, 32 GB of RAM and 100 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 100 GB | 100 GB |
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Best GPU for Borderlands 4
Full GPU guide →Borderlands 4's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9070, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
~$480AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 16GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Radeon RX 9070
~$550AMD Radeon RX 9070 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 4090
~$1,700NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 leaves plenty of margin with 24GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Other options at this level
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 · 32GB~$2,000Buy
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Best CPU for Borderlands 4
Full CPU guide →Borderlands 4's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 7 5800X level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i5-13500
~$210Intel Core i5-13500 is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
~$165AMD Ryzen 5 7500F adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
~$350AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Borderlands 4
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Borderlands 4 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 Borderlands 4?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9070 run Borderlands 4?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 meets or beats Borderlands 4's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F run Borderlands 4?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F meets or beats Borderlands 4's AMD Ryzen 7 5800X recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Borderlands 4?
- AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT - AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 16GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for Borderlands 4?
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F - AMD Ryzen 5 7500F adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Borderlands 4 need?
- Borderlands 4 lists 32 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 still enough for Borderlands 4?
- 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.