Beat Saber
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 960
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~62 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported on Steam Deck · ~40 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Indie
- Release
- May 21, 2019
- Developer
- Beat Games
- Publisher
- Beat Games
Slash the beats, get moving, and experience the world's most popular VR rhythm game!* Duck, dodge, and flow through 300+ handcrafted songs from artists like Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, and Metallica. Play solo, compete online, or pass the headset at your next party. Jump in with 60+ songs included!
VRRhythmMusicModdableFast-PacedMultiplayerSingleplayerMusic-Based Procedural GenerationFirst-PersonSwordplay
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What you need for Beat Saber
Beat Saber needs about a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 5600 XT 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 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Arc A750 | Ryzen 5 5600X |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | Ryzen 9 3900X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6700 XT | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Beat Saber →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 43 | 30 | 18 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 60 | 42 | 25 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 90 | 63 | 38 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 99 | 69 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 107 | 75 | 45 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 111 | 78 | 47 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 124 | 87 | 52 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 126 | 89 | 53 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 148 | 104 | 62 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 186 | 131 | 78 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 208 | 146 | 87 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 214 | 150 | 90 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 279 | 195 | 117 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 289 | 202 | 121 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 194 |
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.
Beat Saber system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10/11 (64bit) | Windows 10/11 (64bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 Sandy Bridge or equivalent No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | Intel Core i7 Skylake or equivalent No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. |
| Graphics | Nvidia GTX 960 or equivalent | Nvidia GTX 1060 or equivalent |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 0.2 GB | 0.2 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
Source: Steam.
Beat Saber on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Unsupported on Steam Deck
Steam Deck · unsupported
- ✗SteamOS does not support_vr
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 40 ultra | Unsupported on Steam Deck |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 33 ultra | Meets minimum |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 38 ultra | Meets minimum |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 34 ultra | Meets minimum |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 34 ultra | Meets minimum |
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
- 278
- Steam achievements
- 26
- Metacritic
- 93
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPTracked Controller SupportVR OnlySteam LeaderboardsFamily Sharing
- Languages (7)
- English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Spanish - Latin America
Full audio: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Spanish - Latin America
Latest news & patches
- Beat Saber’s Biggest Update Ever - Spring 2027Patch2026-09-24
- Beat Saber Updated Unity Version 6000.3.19f1Patch2026-09-14
- Beat Saber Update v1.45.0 with Hip Hop Mixtape 2Patch2026-08-27
- Beat Saber Update v1.44.3 with free track “Gone For Good” by HaywyrePatch2026-07-30
- Beat Saber Update v1.44.2 — Universal Render PipelinePatch2026-07-16
- Beat Saber Update v1.44.1 with “Zombie” by YUNGBLUDPatch2026-06-25
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Beat Saber run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Beat Saber's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~43 fps at 1080p high (range 34–51, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1080p, use the low preset. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~62 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Beat Saber run on Steam Deck?
No. Valve rates Beat Saber Unsupported on Steam Deck: some or all of it doesn't work on the device, so our estimate only matters if that changes. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~40 fps on the ultra preset (range 32–48, medium confidence, ±20%). Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Beat Saber at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 5600 XT or faster: ~65 fps (range 52–77, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 6700 XT. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Beat Saber by brand.
Can I run Beat Saber on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~62 fps (range 50–75, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~58 fps at 1080p low. Beat Saber on the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Beat Saber need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 4 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for Beat Saber.
How much storage does Beat Saber take?
Beat Saber needs 0.2 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10/11 (64bit).