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Borderlands 3 System Requirements

September 13, 2019Gearbox Software81/100

Gear up for a high-velocity, loot-driven rampage across diverse planets. Choose from four unique Vault Hunters and team up or go it alone to battle deranged cult leaders and collect mountains of weaponry.

Borderlands 3 Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: AMD FX-8350 or, AMD Radeon HD, 6 GB RAM. Recommended: 16 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows 7/8/10
Processor
AMD FX-8350 or Intel i5-3570CPU Deals
RAM
6 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
AMD Radeon HD 7970 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GBGPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 11
Storage
75 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows 7/8/10
Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel i7-4770CPU Deals
RAM
16 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
AMD Radeon RX 590 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GBGPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 11
Storage
75 GB available spaceSSD Deals

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Quick Performance Tips for Borderlands 3

#1

Lower shadow quality for a significant FPS boost.

#2

Disable or reduce Anti-Aliasing for better performance.

#3

Try using FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) if supported.

#4

Close background applications to free up system resources.

Borderlands 3 System Requirements FAQ

Can I run Borderlands 3 on a low-end PC?
To play Borderlands 3, your PC needs at least an AMD FX-8350 or Intel i5-3570 CPU, an AMD Radeon HD 7970 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 (with 2GB of VRAM), and 6GB of RAM. If your system doesn't meet these minimum specs, you may experience performance issues or be unable to run the game.
What GPU do I need for Borderlands 3?
The minimum GPU requirement is an AMD Radeon HD 7970 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 with 2GB of VRAM. For a smoother experience with higher settings, an AMD Radeon RX 590 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 6GB of VRAM is recommended.
How much RAM does Borderlands 3 need?
Borderlands 3 requires a minimum of 6GB of RAM to run. However, 16GB of RAM is recommended for optimal performance, especially when using higher graphics settings or multitasking.
Will Borderlands 3 run on integrated graphics?
While it's *possible* Borderlands 3 might launch on some higher-end integrated graphics solutions, it's highly unlikely you'll have a playable experience. The game is demanding and requires a dedicated graphics card that meets at least the minimum specifications.
What is the best graphics settings for Borderlands 3?
The 'best' settings depend on your hardware. Start with the 'Medium' preset and adjust from there. If performance is poor, lower settings like 'Texture Quality,' 'Shadows,' and 'Anti-Aliasing.' Experiment to find a balance between visual quality and framerate.
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Borderlands 3 Game Info

Developer

Gearbox Software

Publisher

2K Games

Release Date

September 13, 2019

Platforms

Google Stadia, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5

Genres

ShooterRole-playing (RPG)Adventure

Game Modes

  • Single player
  • Multiplayer
  • Co-operative
  • Split screen

Borderlands 3 Screenshots

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