BeamNG.drive
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- Radeon RX 570 · Ryzen 5 1600
- Recommended
- Radeon RX 6700 · Ryzen 7 3700X
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce RTX 3060 8GB (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Playable · ~31 fps high (est.)
- Genres
- Racing, Simulation, Early Access
- Release
- May 29, 2015
- Developer
- BeamNG
- Publisher
- BeamNG
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.
SimulationDrivingPhysicsRealisticDestructionAutomobile SimSandboxOpen WorldRacingMultiplayer
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What you need for BeamNG.drive
BeamNG.drive needs about a GeForce RTX 3060 8GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and an Arc B580 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | Ryzen 5 9600 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Arc B580 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | Ryzen 5 5500X3D |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6900 XT | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for BeamNG.drive →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 27 | 19 | 11 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 38 | 27 | 16 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 57 | 40 | 24 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 63 | 44 | 26 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 68 | 48 | 29 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 71 | 50 | 30 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 79 | 55 | 33 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 80 | 56 | 34 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 94 | 66 | 40 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 119 | 83 | 50 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 132 | 93 | 56 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 136 | 95 | 57 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 177 | 124 | 74 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 184 | 129 | 77 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 293 | 205 | 123 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
BeamNG.drive system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64 Bit | Windows 10 64 Bit |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 / Intel Core i5 8400 | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel Core i7 9700 |
| Graphics | Minimum 6GB VRAM (AMD Radeon RX 570 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060) | Minimum 8GB VRAM (AMD RX 6700 / Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060) |
| Memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 60 GB | 60 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Notes | Installing game mods will increase required storage space. Gamepad recommended. | Recommended spec based on 1080p resolution. Installing game mods will increase required storage space. Gamepad recommended. |
Source: Steam.
BeamNG.drive on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Playable
Steam Deck · playable
- !Launcher interaction issues
- !Default controller configuration not fully functional
- !Controller glyphs do not match Steam Deck device
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- !Interface text is not legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Steam Machine · playable
- !Launcher interaction issues
- !Default controller configuration not fully functional
- !Controller glyphs do not match device
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗Launcher interaction issues
- ✗Default controller configuration not fully functional
- ✗Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 31 high | Steam Deck Playable |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 34 medium | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 30 high | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 35 medium | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 35 medium | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 0
- Steam achievements
- 58
- Engine
- CryEngine 3
- Features
- Single-playerSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsCamera ComfortCustom Volume ControlsKeyboard Only OptionPlayable without Timed InputDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportStereo SoundSurround SoundPartial Controller SupportSteam CloudIncludes level editorRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on TabletRemote Play TogetherFamily Sharing
- Languages (13)
- English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Spanish - Spain, German, Polish
Latest news & patches
- Hotfixes for v0.39 ReleasedPatch2026-07-30
- Long Time, Now See v0.392026-07-29
- Hotfixes for v0.38 ReleasedPatch2025-12-15
- A Heavy Haul in BeamNG.drive v0.382025-12-10
- Hotfixes for v0.37 ReleasedPatch2025-09-19
- Indulge the Luxury in BeamNG.drive v0.372025-09-16
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can BeamNG.drive run on a GTX 1650?
No. The GeForce GTX 1650 is below BeamNG.drive's minimum spec (Radeon RX 570). Our model still estimates ~46 fps at 1080p low (range 37–56, medium confidence, ±20%), but cards below the minimum may not be supported. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB (~60 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can BeamNG.drive run on Steam Deck?
Yes, with issues. Valve rates BeamNG.drive Steam Deck Playable. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~31 fps on the high preset (range 23–39, medium confidence, ±25%). Our spec-based model is conservative for games tuned for Steam Deck; Valve's test result comes first. 60 fps is out of reach; 40 fps works on medium. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for BeamNG.drive at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to an Arc B580 or faster: ~61 fps (range 49–73, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 6900 XT. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for BeamNG.drive by brand.
Can I run BeamNG.drive on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, gets ~60 fps at 1080p low. BeamNG.drive on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does BeamNG.drive need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 16 GB of RAM minimum and 32 GB recommended for BeamNG.drive. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 6 GB at minimum and 8 GB recommended.
How much storage does BeamNG.drive take?
BeamNG.drive needs 60 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 64 Bit.