Official specs from Steam
Mass Effect 3 system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam.
Minimum
| Note | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 3570 or AMD FX-8350 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GPU: NVIDIA GTX 760, AMD Radeon 7970 / R9280X GPU RAM: 2 GB Video Memory |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 120 GB available space |
Recommended
| Note | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-7700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / RTX 200, Radeon Vega 56, GPU RAM: 4 GB Video Memory |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 120 GB available space |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Mass Effect 3?
Minimum: GPU: NVIDIA GTX 760, AMD Radeon 7970 / R9280X GPU RAM: 2 GB Video Memory. Recommended: GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / RTX 200, Radeon Vega 56, GPU RAM: 4 GB Video Memory.
How much RAM does Mass Effect 3 need?
Mass Effect 3 needs 8 GB RAM at minimum, 16 GB RAM recommended.
How big is Mass Effect 3?
Mass Effect 3 requires 120 GB available space.
Does Mass Effect 3 run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
There is no native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).