Can I Run Parallels?
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Can your PC run it? →System requirements
Minimum requirements
| CPU | Intel Core i3 |
|---|---|
| GPU | On-board graphics / Integrated Graphics |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 2 GB HDD |
| OS | Windows 10 / 11 |
Recommended requirements
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Can you run Parallels?
Parallels targets a mainstream modern PC: On-board graphics / Integrated Graphics and 8 GB of RAM for the minimum. No single part dominates the requirements, so a balanced mid-range build clears it.
Bottleneck: CPU
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Can my PC run Parallels?
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What are the minimum system requirements for Parallels?
The minimum requirements are CPU: Intel Core i3; GPU: On-board graphics / Integrated Graphics; 8 GB RAM; OS: Windows 10 / 11.
How much storage does Parallels need?
Parallels needs about 2 GB of HDD storage.
What is the bottleneck for Parallels?
On a typical modern PC (Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM), the tightest component for Parallels is the CPU.