PC requirements
Mass Effect 3 System Requirements
Mass Effect 3 needs at least 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (equivalent AMD CPU) and 2 GB RAM. For the recommended experience you want 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (equivalent AMD CPU), 4 GB RAM and AMD/ATI Radeon HD 4850 512 MB or greater / NVidia GeForce 9800 GT 512 MB or greater graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Win 7 | Win 7 |
| Processor | 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (equivalent AMD CPU) | 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (equivalent AMD CPU) |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | — | AMD/ATI Radeon HD 4850 512 MB or greater / NVidia GeForce 9800 GT 512 MB or greater |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 15 GB available space | 15 GB available space |
| Additional notes | DirectX 9.0c compatible | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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Quick answers
Running Mass Effect 3 on PC
Can my PC run Mass Effect 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 Mass Effect 3 need?
15 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.