Official specs from Steam

Baldur's Gate III system requirements

Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native macOS version available.

Minimum

NoteRequires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OSWindows 10 64-bit
ProcessorIntel I5 4690 / AMD FX 8350 / Snapdragon X Elite
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsNvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 / Intel Arc A380 / Qualcomm Adreno X1 (4GB+ of VRAM)
DirectXVersion 11
Storage150 GB available space
Additional NotesSSD required

Recommended

NoteRequires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OSWindows 10 64-bit
ProcessorIntel i7 8700K / AMD r5 3600
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsNvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 (8GB+ of VRAM)
DirectXVersion 11
Storage150 GB available space
Additional NotesSSD required

macOS minimum

OSmacOS 14.7.1 or newer
ProcessorApple M1
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsApple M1
Storage150 GB available space
Additional NotesMin specs can run the game on low to medium settings. Splitscreen will not run at an acceptable level of performance. SSD required.

macOS recommended

OSLatest macOS
ProcessorApple M1 Pro or better
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsApple M1 Pro or better
Storage150 GB available space
Additional NotesRecommended specs can run the game on high or ultra settings. SSD required.

FAQ

What graphics card do I need for Baldur's Gate III?

Minimum: Nvidia GTX 970 / RX 480 / Intel Arc A380 / Qualcomm Adreno X1 (4GB+ of VRAM). Recommended: Nvidia 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A580 (8GB+ of VRAM).

How much RAM does Baldur's Gate III need?

Baldur's Gate III needs 8 GB RAM at minimum, 16 GB RAM recommended.

How big is Baldur's Gate III?

Baldur's Gate III requires 150 GB available space.

Does Baldur's Gate III run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?

Yes, there is a native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).