Baldur’s Gate 3 System Requirements and Optimization Tips

Is your current gaming PC setup able to run Baldur’s Gate 3 smoothly? This page will show you the complete list of Baldur’s Gate 3 minimum and recommended system requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• OS: Windows 10 64-bit
• Processor: Intel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 (4GB+ of VRAM)
• DirectX: Version 11
• Storage: 150 GB available space

Recommended Requirements

• OS: Windows 10 64-bit
• Processor: Intel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: Nvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT (8GB+ of VRAM)
• DirectX: Version 11
• Storage: 150 GB available space

So, did you meet at least the minimum requirements of Baldur’s Gate 3?

Baldur’s Gate 3 System Requirements

Can I Run Baldur’s Gate 3?

For the minimum setup, your computer should be running Windows 10 64-bit, equipped with an Intel I5 4690 or AMD FX 8350 processor, 8 GB of RAM, and a Nvidia GTX 970 or RX 480 graphics card with 4GB or more of VRAM. Make sure you have DirectX 11 installed and have 150 GB of available storage space. Additionally, a solid-state drive (SSD) is a must for this gaming experience.

For a more optimal gaming experience, the recommended specifications include Windows 10 64-bit, an Intel i7 8700K or AMD r5 3600 processor, 16 GB of RAM, and a Nvidia 2060 Super or RX 5700 XT graphics card with 8GB or more of VRAM. Again, DirectX 11 is necessary, and you should have 150 GB of free storage space on your SSD. With these requirements met, you’ll be ready to embark on your adventure in Baldur’s Gate 3 with smooth and immersive gameplay.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Optimization

Are you having a hard time getting a decent frame rate in Baldur’s Gate 3? Here are some useful tips that you need to try:

• If you’re getting an FPS drop while playing Baldur’s Gate 3, try running the game in windowed mode.
• Lowering your in-game graphics settings will increase your frame rate.
• Disable background-running apps and services.
• Prioritize the processing of Baldur’s Gate 3. To do that, open the Task Manager > Details tab > right-click on Baldur’s Gate 3 > Set priority > choose High.
• Update the drivers on your PC. We recommend using Driver Booster.
• Use Driver Booster’s Game Boost option. This will disable background running apps that are not usually needed by Baldur’s Gate 3.

How to Monitor Baldur’s Gate 3 FPS

There are several third-party programs that are capable of showing you the frame rate while in-game. These programs are usually lightweight, and you don’t have to worry about them using too much processing memory. We recommend using any of the following to show the FPS on the screen while playing Baldur’s Gate 3:

• MSI Afterburner
• FPS counter
• Fraps
• GeForce Experience in-game overlay
• Steam in-game overlay

If you experience some lag or any performance issues while using any of this software, simply turn it off.