Can I Run Autodesk 3ds Max?
Professional 3D modeling and rendering software for games, film, and architecture.
Can your PC run it? →System requirements
Minimum requirements
| CPU | 3.0GHz CPU |
|---|---|
| GPU | GPU with 2GB VRAM and DirectX 12 |
| VRAM | 2 GB |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 9 GB SSD |
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit |
| DirectX | 12 |
Recommended requirements
| CPU | 3.3GHz+ CPU with 4+ cores |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GPU with 4GB VRAM and DirectX 12 (CUDA recommended) |
| VRAM | 4 GB |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Storage | 20 GB SSD |
| OS | Windows 11 |
| DirectX | 12 |
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Can you run Autodesk 3ds Max?
Autodesk 3ds Max targets a mainstream modern PC: GPU with 2GB VRAM and DirectX 12 and 8 GB of RAM for the minimum, stepping up to NVIDIA GPU with 4GB VRAM and DirectX 12 (CUDA recommended) for the recommended experience. No single part dominates the requirements, so a balanced mid-range build clears it.
Bottleneck: CPU
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Frequently asked questions
Can my PC run Autodesk 3ds Max?
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What are the minimum system requirements for Autodesk 3ds Max?
The minimum requirements are CPU: 3.0GHz CPU; GPU: GPU with 2GB VRAM and DirectX 12; 8 GB RAM; OS: Windows 10 64-bit.
How much storage does Autodesk 3ds Max need?
Autodesk 3ds Max needs about 9 GB of SSD storage.
What is the bottleneck for Autodesk 3ds Max?
On a typical modern PC (Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM), the tightest component for Autodesk 3ds Max is the CPU.