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Can I run Baldur's Gate 3?
Baldur's Gate 3's official minimum spec names the GTX 970 and I5 4690 with 8 GB RAM; its recommended spec the 2060 Super. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10 (PcNova); for 1440p High it's the RX 9060 XT 16GB at £392.62 (PcNova).
Estimates, not benchmarks. We map the publisher's minimum / recommended specs onto SpecPrice's performance scores (GPU: RTX 4060 = 100; CPU: Ryzen 5 7600X = 100). Prices , UK shops only.
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Baldur's Gate 3 official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 / Intel Arc A380 / Qualcomm Adreno X1 (4GB+ of VRAM) | Intel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350 / Snapdragon X Elite | 8 GB |
| Recommended 1080p High | Nvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 (8GB+ of VRAM) | Intel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600 | 16 GB |
Publisher notes
Minimum: SSD required
Recommended: SSD required
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, Baldur's Gate 3 needs a GPU score of about 82: the 23rd most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Marvel Rivals, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, ARC Raiders, The Finals.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~40 4 GB VRAM | ~24 8 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 1080p High | ~82 8 GB VRAM | ~56 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 1440p High | ~131 8 GB VRAM | ~56 16 GB RAM | RX 9060 XT 16GB £392.62 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 4K High | ~221 12 GB VRAM | ~56 16 GB RAM | RX 9070 XT £799.99 · Scan | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
Cheapest GPUs for Baldur's Gate 3 at 1080p High
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB score 155 16 GB
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti EAGLE MAX OC 16G Graphics Card - 16GB GDD
RX 9070 XT score 245 16 GB
PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT HELLHOUND Resonance Ed. 16GB GDDR6 Graphics Card, RDNA4, 4096
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Baldur's Gate 3?
Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 / Intel Arc A380 / Qualcomm Adreno X1 (4GB+ of VRAM); Intel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350 / Snapdragon X Elite; 8 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for Baldur's Gate 3?
Nvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 (8GB+ of VRAM); Intel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600; 16 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Baldur's Gate 3?
For the minimum spec (1080p Low), the cheapest card we price at UK shops is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10, which also meets 1080p High. Older or entry cards we don't price can also meet the minimum: see the official list above.
What GPU do I need for Baldur's Gate 3 at 1440p?
About 131 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: RX 9060 XT 16GB at £392.62.
How much RAM does Baldur's Gate 3 need?
8 GB for the minimum spec and 16 GB for High settings, per the publisher.
More
How it works: method and limits. Prices: cheapest current new listing per model at AWD-IT, Box, GamingKit, Laptops Direct, Novatech, PCHUB.UK, PcNova, Scan.