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Can I run PUBG: Battlegrounds?
PUBG: Battlegrounds's official minimum spec names the GeForce GTX 960 2GB and Core i5-4430 with 8 GB RAM; its recommended spec the GeForce GTX 1060 3GB. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10 (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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PUBG: Battlegrounds official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB | Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300 | 8 GB |
| Recommended 1080p High | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB | Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | 16 GB |
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, PUBG: Battlegrounds needs a GPU score of about 41: the 47th most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Red Dead Redemption 2, Forza Horizon 5, Apex Legends, EA Sports FC 26.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~19 2 GB VRAM | ~19 8 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 1080p High | ~41 3 GB VRAM | ~40 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 £51.99 · AWD-IT |
| 1440p High | ~66 8 GB VRAM | ~40 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 £51.99 · AWD-IT |
| 4K High | ~111 12 GB VRAM | ~40 16 GB RAM | RX 9060 XT 16GB £392.62 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 £51.99 · AWD-IT |
Cheapest GPUs for PUBG: Battlegrounds at 1080p High
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for PUBG: Battlegrounds?
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB; Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300; 8 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for PUBG: Battlegrounds?
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB; Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600; 16 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs PUBG: Battlegrounds?
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 PUBG: Battlegrounds at 1440p?
About 66 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10.
How much RAM does PUBG: Battlegrounds 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.