2020 · Action, RPG, Shooter
Borderlands 3 System Requirements
Also known as BL3
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System requirements
| Specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7/10 (latest service pack) | Windows 7/10 (latest service pack) |
| Processor | AMD FX-8350 or Intel i5-3570 | AMD Ryzen™ 5 2600 (Intel i7-4770) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon™ HD 7970 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2 GB | AMD Radeon™ RX 590 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB |
| Memory | 6 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 75 GB | 75 GB |
| DirectX | 11 | 12 |
Requirements taken from the Steam store page on 2026-09-07.
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Common questions
What are the BL3 system requirements?
BL3 is the short name players use for Borderlands 3. Minimum: AMD FX-8350 or Intel i5-3570, AMD Radeon™ HD 7970 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2 GB and 6 GB of RAM. The full minimum and recommended specs are on this page.
What are the minimum requirements for Borderlands 3?
AMD FX-8350 or Intel i5-3570 or equivalent, AMD Radeon™ HD 7970 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2 GB, 6 GB of RAM and 75 GB of free space on Windows 7/10 (latest service pack).
What hardware is recommended for Borderlands 3?
2K recommends AMD Ryzen™ 5 2600 (Intel i7-4770), AMD Radeon™ RX 590 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB and 16 GB of RAM.
How do I check whether my PC can run Borderlands 3?
Use the check on this page. It reads your graphics card, CPU threads and memory from the browser and shows the preset, resolution and expected frame rate — no download and no sign-up.
What frame rate should I aim for in Borderlands 3?
144 fps. This is a competitive title where frame rate matters more than image quality, so lower the preset before you lower the resolution.