PAYDAY 3 System Requirements
PAYDAY 3, released Sep 21, 2023, is an action / adventure game from Starbreeze Studios. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics with an Intel Core i7-9700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for PAYDAY 3 call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650-class graphics, Intel Core i5-9400F-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 45 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for PAYDAY 3 call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080-class graphics, Intel Core i7-9700K-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 45 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-9400F | Intel Core i7-9700K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 45 GB | 45 GB |
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Best GPU for PAYDAY 3
Full GPU guide →PAYDAY 3's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$220Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT
~$350AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for PAYDAY 3
Full CPU guide →PAYDAY 3's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-9700K level. The current sweet spot is the Intel Core i5-14400F, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
Intel Core i5-14400F
~$190Intel Core i5-14400F adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
~$165AMD Ryzen 5 7500F leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for PAYDAY 3
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our PAYDAY 3 build guide pairs these CPU and GPU picks with RAM, motherboard, SSD, PSU and case at budget, recommended and performance tiers, with an approximate total.
Can these parts run PAYDAY 3?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run PAYDAY 3?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of PAYDAY 3's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the Intel Core i5-14400F run PAYDAY 3?
- Yes. The Intel Core i5-14400F meets or beats PAYDAY 3's Intel Core i7-9700K recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for PAYDAY 3?
- Intel Arc B570 - Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for PAYDAY 3?
- Intel Core i5-14400F - Intel Core i5-14400F adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does PAYDAY 3 need?
- PAYDAY 3 lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 still enough for PAYDAY 3?
- It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.