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Can I run Borderlands 4?
Borderlands 4's official minimum spec names the GeForce RTX 2070 and Core i7-9700 with 16 GB RAM; its recommended spec the GeForce RTX 3080. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the Arc B580 at £306.28 (PcNova); for 1440p High it's the RTX 5080 at £1,128.95 (PCHUB.UK).
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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Borderlands 4 official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 | Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | 16 GB |
| Recommended 1080p High | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Intel Arc B580 | Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | 32 GB |
Publisher notes
Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. Requires 8 CPU Cores for processor. Requires 8 GB VRAM for graphics. SSD storage required
Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. SSD storage required
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, Borderlands 4 needs a GPU score of about 168: the most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Alan Wake 2, Palworld.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~85 8 GB VRAM | ~52 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 1080p High | ~168 10 GB VRAM | ~84 32 GB RAM | Arc B580 £306.28 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F £115.92 · PcNova |
| 1440p High | ~269 10 GB VRAM | ~84 32 GB RAM | RTX 5080 £1,128.95 · PCHUB.UK | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F £115.92 · PcNova |
| 4K High | ~454 12 GB VRAM | ~84 32 GB RAM | none we price | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F £115.92 · PcNova |
Cheapest GPUs for Borderlands 4 at 1080p High
RX 9070 XT score 245 16 GB
PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT HELLHOUND Resonance Ed. 16GB GDDR6 Graphics Card, RDNA4, 4096
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Borderlands 4?
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580; Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X; 16 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for Borderlands 4?
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Intel Arc B580; Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X; 32 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Borderlands 4?
For the minimum spec (1080p Low), the cheapest card we price at UK shops is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10; for 1080p High it's the Arc B580 at £306.28. Older or entry cards we don't price can also meet the minimum: see the official list above.
What GPU do I need for Borderlands 4 at 1440p?
About 269 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 10 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: RTX 5080 at £1,128.95.
How much RAM does Borderlands 4 need?
16 GB for the minimum spec and 32 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.