PC requirements
Homeworld 3 System Requirements
Homeworld 3 needs at least Intel i5-6600/AMD Ryzen 5 1600X, 12 GB RAM and Nvidia GTX 1060/AMD RX 480/Intel ARC A380 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel i5-9600K/AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, 16 GB RAM and Nvidia GTX 1080 TI/AMD RX5700/Intel ARC A580 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit/Windows 11 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit/Windows 11 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel i5-6600/AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | Intel i5-9600K/AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GTX 1060/AMD RX 480/Intel ARC A380 | Nvidia GTX 1080 TI/AMD RX5700/Intel ARC A580 |
| Storage | 40 GB available space | 40 GB available space |
| Additional notes | OpenAL Compatible Sound Card | OpenAL Compatible Sound Card |
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Quick answers
Running Homeworld 3 on PC
Can my PC run Homeworld 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 Homeworld 3 need?
40 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.