PC requirements
Borderlands 3 System Requirements
Borderlands 3 needs at least AMD FX-8350 or Intel i5-3570, 6 GB RAM and AMD Radeon™ HD 7970 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2 GB graphics. For the recommended experience you want AMD Ryzen™ 5 2600 (Intel i7-4770), 16 GB RAM and AMD Radeon™ RX 590 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7/10 (latest service pack) | Windows 7/10 (latest service pack) |
| Processor | AMD FX-8350 or Intel i5-3570 | AMD Ryzen™ 5 2600 (Intel i7-4770) |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon™ HD 7970 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2 GB | AMD Radeon™ RX 590 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 75 GB available space | 75 GB available space |
| Additional notes | DirectX Compatible | DirectX Compatible |
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Quick answers
Running Borderlands 3 on PC
Can my PC run Borderlands 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 Borderlands 3 need?
75 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.