Arma 3
To run Arma 3 (2013) on PC you need at least a Intel Core quad-core or AMD Athlon quad-core processor and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7850 or Intel HD Graphics 4000, with 1 GB video memory, with 8GB of RAM and 50GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X or better and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580, with 6 GB VRAM, or better with 16GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Arma 3 with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for Arma 3.
System Requirements
Minimum
- CPU: Intel Core quad-core or AMD Athlon quad-core
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7850 or Intel HD Graphics 4000, with 1 GB video memory
- RAM: 8
- Storage: 50
Recommended
- CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X or better
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580, with 6 GB VRAM, or better
- RAM: 16
- Storage: 80
Building a PC to play Arma 3 at its best
Meeting the Arma 3 minimum requirements (a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7850 or Intel HD Graphics 4000, with 1 GB video memory) is enough to launch the game, but it won't give you high frame rates at 1440p or 4K. The recommended NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580, with 6 GB VRAM, or better is a solid target, and stepping up to a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080 or Radeon RX 9070 XT gives you the headroom for ultra settings, ray tracing and high-refresh play. On mid-range cards, DLSS 4 and FSR frame generation can lift Arma 3's frame rate substantially, while a flagship RTX 5090 drives 4K at maximum settings.
The processor matters just as much: pairing your graphics card with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D or an Intel Core Ultra, at least 16GB (ideally 32GB) of DDR5 RAM and a fast Gen5 NVMe SSD removes the stutter and long load times that can hold Arma 3 back. For modern textures at 4K, aim for a GPU with 12–16GB of VRAM so you never run short.
The same premium components also decide whether your rig is VR ready: if you game in virtual reality on a Meta Quest 3, Valve Index or PlayStation VR2, a strong GPU and CPU are what hold a steady 90 FPS. Check your exact setup against Arma 3 with the free Can I Run It tool, or see the best GPU for Arma 3.
Arma 3 — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum requirements for Arma 3?
Arma 3 needs at least a Intel Core quad-core or AMD Athlon quad-core CPU and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7850 or Intel HD Graphics 4000, with 1 GB video memory graphics card, 8GB of RAM and 50GB of storage.
What are the recommended specs for Arma 3?
For a smooth experience, Arma 3 recommends a Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X or better and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580, with 6 GB VRAM, or better with 16GB of RAM.
How much RAM does Arma 3 need?
Arma 3 requires 8GB of RAM as a minimum, with 16GB recommended.
What GPU do you need to run Arma 3?
The minimum graphics card for Arma 3 is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7850 or Intel HD Graphics 4000, with 1 GB video memory, while a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580, with 6 GB VRAM, or better is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.
