ORIONMinimum
- OS
- Windows 7/10 (latest service pack)
- Processor
- AMD FX-8350 or Intel i5-3570
- Memory
- 6 GB RAM
- Graphics
- AMD Radeon HD 7970 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2 GB
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Storage
- 75 GB
ORION › Game requirements › Borderlands 3
Can you run Borderlands 3? PC requirements and settings
Borderlands 3, by Gearbox Software (Action, RPG), came out on Steam on March 13, 2020. Here are the official specs, and what they mean on the most common graphics cards.
Publisher's recommended cardAMD Radeon RX 590 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Minimum cardAMD Radeon HD 7970 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2 GB
Recommended RAM16 GB
Our conservative estimate60 fps at 1080p, high settings, with a GeForce GTX 1660 Super
Estimate per graphics card
Which settings to aim for with your card
For each card: the highest settings level that stays smooth, and the expected frame-rate range. This is a conservative estimate worked out from the publisher's recommended specs, not a measurement: your processor, drivers and game updates move it.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB | Highover 272 fps | High176–243 fps | High96–132 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB | Highover 237 fps | High154–211 fps | High83–115 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB | High195–268 fps | High126–174 fps | High69–94 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12 GB | High195–268 fps | High126–174 fps | High69–94 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB | High186–255 fps | High120–166 fps | High65–90 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB | High170–234 fps | High110–152 fps | High60–83 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 10 GB | High167–230 fps | High108–149 fps | High59–81 fps |
| Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB | High139–192 fps | High90–124 fps | Medium64–88 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB | High133–183 fps | High86–119 fps | Medium61–84 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3070 8 GB | High133–183 fps | High86–119 fps | Medium61–84 fps |
| Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB | High127–174 fps | High82–113 fps | Medium58–80 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB | High123–170 fps | High80–110 fps | Medium56–78 fps |
| Intel Arc B580 12 GB | High114–157 fps | High74–102 fps | Low70–97 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB | High111–152 fps | High72–99 fps | Low68–94 fps |
| Radeon RX 7600 8 GB | High107–148 fps | High70–96 fps | Low66–91 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB | High94–130 fps | High61–84 fps | Low58–80 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 8 GB | High88–121 fps | High57–78 fps | Low54–75 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB | High71–98 fps | Medium60–83 fps | Low44–60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6 GB | High61–84 fps | Low69–95 fps | Low37–52 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 8 GB | Medium61–84 fps | Low53–73 fps | Too weakunder 30 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | Medium56–78 fps | Low49–68 fps | Too weakunder 30 fps |
Without DLSS, FSR or frame generation: turning them on raises the frame rate noticeably when the game offers them.
Best settings
Best graphics settings for Borderlands 3 by graphics card
The setting ORION's “Recommended” profile would pick to play at 60 frames per second: the best-looking detail level that stays smooth, with upscaling when it lets you go one step up (DLSS on GeForce RTX, XeSS on Intel Arc, FSR on other cards). If Borderlands 3 doesn't offer it, use the level from the previous table.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5070 | High195–268 fps | High126–174 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | High170–234 fps | High110–152 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | High186–255 fps | High120–166 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | High133–183 fps | High86–119 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | High133–183 fps | High86–119 fps |
| Intel Arc B580 | High114–157 fps | High74–102 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | High111–152 fps | High72–99 fps |
| Radeon RX 7600 | High107–148 fps | High70–96 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | High94–130 fps | High61–84 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | High88–121 fps | High57–78 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | High61–84 fps | High + FSR Balanced58–81 fps |
At these levels, ORION keeps textures on high from 8 GB of video memory (they cost memory, hardly any frames), sets the frame cap on the target for steady pacing, turns off motion blur and film grain, and leaves vertical sync off. This is a conservative estimate, not a measurement: in ORION, the first measured session corrects the setting.
Official specs
Minimum and recommended requirements
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 7/10 (latest service pack)
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (Intel i7-4770)
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics
- AMD Radeon RX 590 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
- DirectX
- Version 12
- Storage
- 75 GB
Source: the game's Steam page, read on October 7, 2026.
Where to buy
Buy Borderlands 3
The official page first. In ORION, the Store tab compares prices across shops, with the official stores listed before key resellers.
On your PC
The same estimate with your own hardware, and the settings applied for you
ORION is a free game launcher for Windows. It reads your graphics card, processor and screen, estimates every game in your library, then measures the real frame rate while you play and sets the game up with its "Recommended" profile. No account, no ads.
Questions
Borderlands 3 at a glance
Which graphics card do I need for Borderlands 3 at 1080p?
The publisher recommends: AMD Radeon RX 590 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB. By our conservative estimate, high settings hold 60 frames per second at 1080p with a GeForce GTX 1660 Super, and a GeForce GTX 1060 gets there with lower settings.
What are the best graphics settings for Borderlands 3 on an RTX 4060?
For 60 frames per second at 1080p, ORION's “Recommended” profile would pick High settings: between 111 and 152 frames per second according to our conservative estimate.
Can I run Borderlands 3 on an RTX 3060?
By our estimate, a GeForce RTX 3060 runs Borderlands 3 at 1080p on high settings, between 94 and 130 frames per second.
Can I run Borderlands 3 on an RTX 4060?
By our estimate, a GeForce RTX 4060 runs Borderlands 3 at 1080p on high settings, between 111 and 152 frames per second.
How much RAM does Borderlands 3 need?
The publisher recommends 16 GB of RAM (minimum: 6 GB).
How much storage does Borderlands 3 take?
The official page asks for 75 GB of storage.
How are these estimates worked out?
The publisher's recommended specs are the reference point (about 60 frames per second at 1080p on high settings, unless the publisher says otherwise). Each card's power is compared with the recommended card (the average when the publisher names several), then adjusted to the screen resolution. A low margin is kept, and less video memory than recommended drops one level.
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