Official specs from Steam
Arma 3 system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native macOS version available.
Minimum
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core quad-core or AMD Athlon quad-core |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7850 or Intel HD Graphics 4000, with 1 GB video memory |
| DirectX® | 10 |
| Storage | 50 GB available space |
| Audio | DirectX® compatible |
| Other | Internet connection and free Steam account to activate Dual Layer compatible when installing from DVD |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X or better |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580, with 6 GB VRAM, or better |
| DirectX® | 11 |
| Storage | 80 GB available space (SSD) |
| Sound | DirectX® compatible |
| Other | Internet connection and free Steam account to activate Dual Layer compatible when installing from DVD |
macOS minimum
| OS | macOS Big Sur 11 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M1 or 2-core Intel Core i5 1.4 GHz or better |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 5000 or better |
| GPU Memory | 1 GB |
| Hard Drive | 45 GB |
macOS recommended
| OS | macOS Big Sur 11 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M2 or 6-core Intel Core i5 3.7 GHz or better |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon Pro 580X or better |
| GPU Memory | 2 GB |
| Hard Drive | 130 GB |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Arma 3?
Minimum: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7850 or Intel HD Graphics 4000, with 1 GB video memory. Recommended: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580, with 6 GB VRAM, or better.
How much RAM does Arma 3 need?
Arma 3 needs 8 GB RAM at minimum, 16 GB RAM recommended.
How big is Arma 3?
Arma 3 requires 50 GB available space.
Does Arma 3 run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
Yes, there is a native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).