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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 3070 or Radeon RX 6700 XT, 8 GB VRAM, WebGPU support | GeForce RTX 4070 or Radeon RX 7800 XT, 12 GB VRAM | Detecting... |
| CPU | 8-core, Intel i7-10700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | 8-core, Intel i7-12700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Detecting... |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 3 GB | 3 GB | — |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 | — |
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About
Design. Simulate. Detonate. As a junior engineer at the Kurchatov Institute, you design atomic devices to satisfy the demands of the State. A hardcore physics game simulating hydrodynamics, neutron transport, and thermonuclear fusion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run Nuclear Design Bureau on my PC?
To run Nuclear Design Bureau you need at least a GeForce RTX 3070 or a Radeon RX 6700 XT, plus 16 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce RTX 4070 or a Radeon RX 7800 XT, plus 32 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for Nuclear Design Bureau?
Nuclear Design Bureau minimum requirements: GPU: GeForce RTX 3070 or Radeon RX 6700 XT, 8 GB VRAM, WebGPU support, CPU: 8-core, Intel i7-10700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, RAM: 16 GB, Storage: 3 GB, DirectX: Version 12.
What are the recommended specs for Nuclear Design Bureau?
Nuclear Design Bureau recommended specs: GPU: GeForce RTX 4070 or Radeon RX 7800 XT, 12 GB VRAM, CPU: 8-core, Intel i7-12700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, RAM: 32 GB, Storage: 3 GB, DirectX: Version 12.
How many GB is Nuclear Design Bureau?
Nuclear Design Bureau requires at least 3 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run Nuclear Design Bureau?
No — a GTX 1650 falls below the minimum GPU requirement for Nuclear Design Bureau. You would need a stronger card (roughly GeForce RTX 3070 or better) for a playable experience.
Is Nuclear Design Bureau CPU or GPU intensive?
Nuclear Design Bureau 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 Nuclear Design Bureau?
Unfortunately, Nuclear Design Bureau is currently marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and determined it does not work properly on the device due to compatibility issues.
How many players can run Nuclear Design Bureau?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 48% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Nuclear Design Bureau and 30% 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.
