PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 960 · FX-6300
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1060 3GB · Core i5-6600K
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~67 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported on Steam Deck · ~43 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play
- Release
- Dec 21, 2017
- Developer
- PUBG Corporation
- Publisher
- KRAFTON, Inc.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the high-stakes winner-take-all shooter that started the Battle Royale craze, is free-to-play! Drop into diverse maps, loot unique weapons and supplies, and survive in an ever-shrinking zone where every turn could be your last.
SurvivalShooterBattle RoyaleMultiplayerFPSPvPThird-Person ShooterActionOnline Co-OpTactical
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What you need for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 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 | Core i5-10600K |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | Ryzen 3 3300X |
| 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 PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS →
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.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows 10 | 64-bit Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300 | Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 40 GB | 50 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
Source: Steam.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Unsupported on Steam Deck
Steam Deck · unsupported
- ✗Unsupported anti cheat_other
Steam Machine · unsupported
- ✗Unsupported anti cheat_other
SteamOS · unsupported
- ✗Unsupported anti cheat_other
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 43 ultra | Unsupported on Steam Deck |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 35 ultra | Meets minimum |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 41 ultra | Meets minimum |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 37 ultra | Meets minimum |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 37 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
- 0
- Steam achievements
- 37
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
- Features
- Multi-playerPvPOnline PvPCustom Volume ControlsStereo SoundSurround SoundPartial Controller SupportStatsRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on TabletFamily Sharing
- Languages (17)
- English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Turkish, Thai, Italian, Portuguese - Brazil, Traditional Chinese, Ukrainian
Latest news & patches
- PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Weekly Bans Notice (09/14~09/20)2026-09-23
- PEC: Fall Finals 1 Day 3 is LIVE!!2026-09-20
- PAS2 Finals 1 Day 2 is LIVE!!2026-09-19
- PEC: Fall Finals 1 Day 2 is LIVE!!2026-09-19
- PAS2 Finals 1: Drops available this weekend!2026-09-18
- PEC: Fall Finals 1: Drops, Participating Teams and more!2026-09-18
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS'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 PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS run on Steam Deck?
No. Valve rates PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 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 ~43 fps on the ultra preset (range 35–52, medium confidence, ±20%). Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 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 PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS by brand.
Can I run PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 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. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 2 GB at minimum and 3 GB recommended.
How much storage does PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS take?
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS needs 50 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is 64-bit Windows 10.