ORIONMinimum
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-9400F
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics
- Nvidia GTX 1650 (4 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (4GB)
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Storage
- 45 GB
ORION › Game requirements › PAYDAY 3
Can you run PAYDAY 3? PC requirements and settings
PAYDAY 3, by Starbreeze Studios (Action, Adventure, RPG), came out on Steam on September 21, 2023. Here are the official specs, and what they mean on the most common graphics cards.
Publisher's recommended cardNvidia GTX 1080 (8GB) or AMD RX VEGA 56
Minimum cardNvidia GTX 1650 (4 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (4GB)
Recommended RAM16 GB
Our conservative estimate60 fps at 1080p, high settings, with a Radeon RX 6600
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 | High196–270 fps | High127–175 fps | High69–95 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB | High171–235 fps | High111–153 fps | High60–83 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB | High141–194 fps | High91–126 fps | Medium64–89 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12 GB | High141–194 fps | High91–126 fps | Medium64–89 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB | High134–184 fps | High87–120 fps | Medium61–85 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB | High123–169 fps | High80–110 fps | Medium56–78 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 10 GB | High121–166 fps | High78–108 fps | Medium55–76 fps |
| Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB | High101–138 fps | High65–90 fps | Low62–85 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB | High96–132 fps | High62–86 fps | Low59–82 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3070 8 GB | High96–132 fps | High62–86 fps | Low59–82 fps |
| Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB | High91–126 fps | High59–82 fps | Low56–78 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB | High89–123 fps | High58–79 fps | Low55–76 fps |
| Intel Arc B580 12 GB | High82–113 fps | Medium69–95 fps | Low51–70 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB | High80–110 fps | Medium67–93 fps | Low49–68 fps |
| Radeon RX 7600 8 GB | High77–107 fps | Medium65–90 fps | Low48–66 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB | High68–94 fps | Medium57–79 fps | Low42–58 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 8 GB | High63–87 fps | Low72–99 fps | Low39–54 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB | Medium67–92 fps | Low58–80 fps | Low31–43 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6 GB | Medium57–79 fps | Low50–69 fps | Too weakunder 30 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 8 GB | Low59–82 fps | Low38–53 fps | Too weakunder 30 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | Low55–76 fps | Low35–49 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 PAYDAY 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 PAYDAY 3 doesn't offer it, use the level from the previous table.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5070 | High141–194 fps | High91–126 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | High123–169 fps | High80–110 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | High134–184 fps | High87–120 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | High96–132 fps | High62–86 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | High96–132 fps | High62–86 fps |
| Intel Arc B580 | High82–113 fps | High + XeSS Quality71–98 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | High80–110 fps | High + DLSS Quality70–95 fps |
| Radeon RX 7600 | High77–107 fps | High + FSR Quality67–93 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | High68–94 fps | High + DLSS Quality59–82 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | High63–87 fps | High + FSR Quality55–75 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Medium57–79 fps | Medium + FSR Balanced55–76 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 11
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-9700K
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics
- Nvidia GTX 1080 (8GB) or AMD RX VEGA 56
- DirectX
- Version 12
- Storage
- 45 GB
Source: the game's Steam page, read on October 7, 2026.
Where to buy
Buy PAYDAY 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
PAYDAY 3 at a glance
Which graphics card do I need for PAYDAY 3 at 1080p?
The publisher recommends: Nvidia GTX 1080 (8GB) or AMD RX VEGA 56. By our conservative estimate, high settings hold 60 frames per second at 1080p with a Radeon RX 6600, and a GeForce GTX 1060 gets there with lower settings.
What are the best graphics settings for PAYDAY 3 on an RTX 4060?
For 60 frames per second at 1080p, ORION's “Recommended” profile would pick High settings: between 80 and 110 frames per second according to our conservative estimate.
Can I run PAYDAY 3 on an RTX 3060?
By our estimate, a GeForce RTX 3060 runs PAYDAY 3 at 1080p on high settings, between 68 and 94 frames per second.
Can I run PAYDAY 3 on an RTX 4060?
By our estimate, a GeForce RTX 4060 runs PAYDAY 3 at 1080p on high settings, between 80 and 110 frames per second.
How much RAM does PAYDAY 3 need?
The publisher recommends 16 GB of RAM.
How much storage does PAYDAY 3 take?
The official page asks for 45 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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