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Blender 4.2 LTS / 4.3 System Requirements

Developed by Blender Foundation • Release Year: 2024

The open-source 3D creation suite supporting modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering (Cycles & EEVEE Next), compositing, and motion tracking.

Hardware Requirements Specification (Verified)

Minimum Requirements Entry
Target: Basic 3D Modeling & Simple Scenes
OSWindows 10 / 11 64-bit / macOS 11.2+ / Linux
Processor64-bit Quad-Core CPU with SSE4.2 (e.g. Intel Core i5-6500 / Ryzen 3 1200)
GraphicsOpenGL 4.3 capable GPU with 2GB VRAM (e.g. GTX 960 / RX 460 / Apple M1)
Memory8 GB RAM
Storage1 GB (SSD Recommended)
DirectXOpenGL 4.3 / Vulkan
Recommended Requirements Sweet Spot
Target: Complex Scenes, Sculpting & Fast Cycles Rendering
OSWindows 11 64-bit / macOS 14 Sonoma (Apple Silicon)
Processor8-Core Modern CPU (e.g. Intel Core i7-13700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X)
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (12GB) / RTX 4060 Ti (16GB) / Apple M2 Pro
Memory32 GB RAM
Storage50 GB (Fast NVMe SSD for Cache & Textures)
DirectXOptiX / Metal / Vulkan
Ultra / 4K / Ray Tracing Max
Target: Production VFX, High-Density Fluid/Smoke Simulations, 4K Renders
OSWindows 11 Pro / Linux Ubuntu LTS
ProcessorIntel Core i9-14900K / AMD Ryzen 9 7950X / Threadripper
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 24GB (or Dual RTX 4090) / Apple M3 Max 128GB
Memory64 GB RAM
Storage500 GB (PCIe Gen4/Gen5 NVMe SSD for Bake Cache)
DirectXOptiX Hardware Ray Tracing

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Frequently Asked Questions — Blender 4.2 LTS / 4.3

Verified quick answers to the most common PC hardware compatibility and requirement questions.

What is the minimum RAM required for Blender 4.2 LTS / 4.3?

Blender 4.2 LTS / 4.3 requires a minimum of 8 GB of RAM to run. For optimal, stutter-free performance during intense gameplay, 32 GB of RAM is recommended.

What CPU is needed to run Blender 4.2 LTS / 4.3?

The minimum processor required for Blender 4.2 LTS / 4.3 is an 64-bit Quad-Core CPU with SSE4.2 (e.g. Intel Core i5-6500 / Ryzen 3 1200). To achieve a smooth 60 FPS experience at higher settings, an 8-Core Modern CPU (e.g. Intel Core i7-13700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X) or higher is recommended.

What graphics card (GPU) do I need for Blender 4.2 LTS / 4.3?

The minimum graphics card needed to run Blender 4.2 LTS / 4.3 is an OpenGL 4.3 capable GPU with 2GB VRAM (e.g. GTX 960 / RX 460 / Apple M1). For smooth 60 FPS gameplay at 1080p or 1440p high settings, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (12GB) / RTX 4060 Ti (16GB) / Apple M2 Pro is recommended. For 4K resolution and Ray Tracing, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 24GB (or Dual RTX 4090) / Apple M3 Max 128GB is recommended.

How much storage space does Blender 4.2 LTS / 4.3 require?

Blender 4.2 LTS / 4.3 requires 1 GB (SSD Recommended) of available disk space. Installing the game on a high-speed Solid State Drive (SSD) is strongly recommended for faster loading times and seamless texture streaming.

Can I run Blender 4.2 LTS / 4.3 on Windows 10 or Windows 11?

Yes, Blender 4.2 LTS / 4.3 is fully compatible with Windows 10 / 11 64-bit / macOS 11.2+ / Linux (64-bit systems). Older 32-bit operating systems are not supported.

What PC specs do I need to run Blender 4.2 LTS / 4.3 at 60 FPS?

To play Blender 4.2 LTS / 4.3 at a consistent 60+ FPS at 1080p/1440p, your PC should meet or exceed the recommended specs: 8-Core Modern CPU (e.g. Intel Core i7-13700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (12GB) / RTX 4060 Ti (16GB) / Apple M2 Pro, 32 GB RAM, and SSD storage.