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Can I Run Baldur's Gate 3?

Adventure, RPG, Strategy 3 Aug, 2023 37,955 playing now

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Detecting... min 8 GB · rec 16 GB

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Steam players who can run it · September 2026

According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 91% of players have a GPU that runs Baldur's Gate 3 at minimum and 73% at recommended.

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Based on the GPUs we identified, which add up to 82.6% of the survey. Only the graphics card counts: not the CPU or RAM.Source: Steam Hardware SurveyHow we calculate it

System Requirements

ComponentMinimumRecommendedYour PC
GPU Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 / Intel Arc A380 / Qualcomm Adreno X1 (4GB+ of VRAM) Nvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 (8GB+ of VRAM) Detecting...
CPU Intel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350 / Snapdragon X Elite Intel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600 Detecting...
RAM 8 GB 16 GB Detecting...
Storage 150 GB 150 GB —
DirectX Version 11 Version 11 —

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About

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run Baldur's Gate 3 on my PC?

To run Baldur's Gate 3 you need at least a GeForce GTX 970 or a Radeon RX 480, plus 8 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce RTX 2060 Super or a Radeon RX 5700 XT, plus 16 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.

What are the minimum requirements for Baldur's Gate 3?

Baldur's Gate 3 minimum requirements: GPU: Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 / Intel Arc A380 / Qualcomm Adreno X1 (4GB+ of VRAM), CPU: Intel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350 / Snapdragon X Elite, RAM: 8 GB, Storage: 150 GB, DirectX: Version 11.

What are the recommended specs for Baldur's Gate 3?

Baldur's Gate 3 recommended specs: GPU: Nvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 (8GB+ of VRAM), CPU: Intel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600, RAM: 16 GB, Storage: 150 GB, DirectX: Version 11.

How many GB is Baldur's Gate 3?

Baldur's Gate 3 requires at least 150 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.

Can a GTX 1650 run Baldur's Gate 3?

No — a GTX 1650 falls below the minimum GPU requirement for Baldur's Gate 3. You would need a stronger card (roughly GeForce GTX 970 or better) for a playable experience.

Is Baldur's Gate 3 CPU or GPU intensive?

Baldur's Gate 3 is primarily GPU intensive. The minimum GPU tier is high relative to the CPU requirement, so the graphics card is the main bottleneck — upgrading your GPU will deliver the biggest frame rate gains.

Can Steam Deck run Baldur's Gate 3?

Yes! Baldur's Gate 3 is Deck Verified by Valve. It works perfectly on Steam Deck with full controller support, proper display, and great performance out of the box.

How many players can run Baldur's Gate 3?

According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 91% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Baldur's Gate 3 and 73% meet the recommended one. We match every card in the survey against our GPU benchmark scores; the ones we identify add up to 82.6% of the survey, and the math runs on that part. It only measures the graphics card, not the CPU or RAM.