Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- Intel UHD Graphics 630 · Core i3-8100
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1060 3GB · Core i5-9600K
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~67 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Playable · ~43 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
- Release
- Oct 25, 2022
- Developer
- TaleWorlds Entertainment
- Publisher
- TaleWorlds Entertainment
A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system.
MedievalStrategyOpen WorldRPGWarMultiplayerSandboxSingleplayerActionCharacter Customization
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What you need for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord needs about a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Ryzen 5 7500F |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | Ryzen 5 5600X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 7600 XT | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 46 | 32 | 19 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 65 | 45 | 27 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 97 | 68 | 41 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 106 | 74 | 45 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 115 | 81 | 48 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 120 | 84 | 50 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 134 | 94 | 56 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 136 | 95 | 57 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 159 | 111 | 67 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 201 | 141 | 84 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 224 | 157 | 94 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 231 | 162 | 97 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300 | 210 | 126 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 218 | 131 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 208 |
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.
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 (64-bit only) | Windows 10 (64-bit only) |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i3-8100 / AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Snapdragon X Elite | Intel® Core™ i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600X |
| Graphics | Intel® UHD Graphics 630 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660 2GB / AMD Radeon™ HD 7850 2GB | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon™ RX 580 |
| Memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 60 GB | 60 GB |
| Notes | Integrated GPUs require additional 2GB of system RAM. | — |
Source: Steam.
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Playable
Steam Deck · playable
- !Launcher interaction issues
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- !Interface text is not legible
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
Steam Machine · playable
- !Launcher interaction issues
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗Launcher interaction issues
- ✗Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 43 ultra | Steam Deck Playable |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 35 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 41 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 37 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 37 ultra | 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
- 3
- Steam achievements
- 50
- Metacritic
- 77
- Series
- Mount & Blade
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsSteam WorkshopPartial Controller SupportSteam CloudIncludes level editorRemote Play on TabletFamily Sharing
- Languages (13)
- English, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Traditional Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Spanish - Latin America, German
Full audio: English
Latest news & patches
- Beta Patch Notes - WS v1.3.0 / BL v1.5.0Patch2026-08-19
- War Sails Modding Competition2026-08-14
- War Sails Modding Kit Release & Patch WS v1.2.8 / BL v1.4.8Patch2026-08-10
- Patch Notes - WS v1.2.7 / BL v1.4.7Patch2026-07-08
- Community Tales #182026-06-27
- Mount & Blade Summer Sale!2026-06-25
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~46 fps at 1080p high (range 37–55, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1080p, use the medium preset. Its 4 GB of video memory covers the 3 GB the game recommends. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~67 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord run on Steam Deck?
Yes, with issues. Valve rates Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Steam Deck Playable. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~43 fps on the ultra preset (range 35–52, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is reachable on the medium preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce RTX 3050 8GB or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 7600 XT. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord by brand.
Can I run Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 3050 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 GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~63 fps at 1080p low. Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 6 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 2 GB at minimum and 3 GB recommended.
How much storage does Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord take?
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord needs 60 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 7 (64-bit only).