PC requirements
Arma 3 System Requirements
Arma 3 needs at least Intel Core quad-core or AMD Athlon quad-core, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7850 or Intel HD Graphics 4000, with 1 GB video memory graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X or better, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580, with 6 GB VRAM, or better graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core quad-core or AMD Athlon quad-core | Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X or better |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7850 or Intel HD Graphics 4000, with 1 GB video memory | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580, with 6 GB VRAM, or better |
| Storage | 50 GB available space | 80 GB available space (SSD) |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running Arma 3 on PC
Can my PC run Arma 3?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Arma 3 need?
50 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.