PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS System Requirements
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is moderately demanding by 2026 standards. It leans on your processor. It wants 16GB of memory and 3GB of VRAM for a comfortable experience. Set aside 40GB of free space.
Full system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| DirectX | DirectX 11 | DirectX 11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300≈ AMD FX-6300 | Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600≈ AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB≈ NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB≈ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
| Video memory | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| System memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 40 GB | 50 GB |
Estimated performance by graphics card
High preset, upscaling off, paired with a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D-class processor.
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p | 1440p | 4K | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 171 | 171 | 142 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 171 | 171 | 127 | Recommended spec |
| AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 171 | 171 | 121 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | A | 171 | 171 | 119 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 171 | 171 | 115 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 171 | 171 | 109 | Recommended spec |
| AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 171 | 171 | 108 | Recommended spec |
| AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 171 | 171 | 106 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER | A | 171 | 171 | 104 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | A | 171 | 171 | 102 | Recommended spec |
Modelled estimates rather than captured runs — see our methodology.
Graphics features
Upscaling
Supports NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR. Quality mode typically returns 25–40% more frames — compare them on our DLSS vs FSR page.
What limits performance
This title is primarily CPU-bound , and it is unusually hard on the processor — a weak CPU will cap your frame rate even with a strong graphics card.
Frequently asked questions
What are the minimum requirements for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS?
At least 8GB of system memory, a graphics card with 2GB of VRAM (roughly a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or better), 40GB of free storage, Windows 10 and DirectX 11.
What are the recommended specs?
For a comfortable experience: 16GB of memory and a card with 3GB of VRAM — around a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB, paired with a AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or equivalent.
Is PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS demanding on PC?
It is moderately demanding by 2026 standards, with a recommended GPU score of 13/100. It is primarily CPU-bound.
Does PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS support DLSS or FSR?
It supports NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR. On Quality mode that is typically worth 25–40% more frames with very little visible loss.
