Can I Run SolidWorks 2024?
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Can your PC run it? →System requirements
Minimum requirements
| CPU | 3.3 GHz or higher 64-bit CPU |
|---|---|
| GPU | Certified Workstation GPU with 4GB VRAM |
| VRAM | 4 GB |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Storage | 20 GB SSD |
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit |
| DirectX | 11 |
Recommended requirements
| CPU | Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 4.0 GHz+ |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX A4000 or better with 8GB+ VRAM |
| VRAM | 8 GB |
| RAM | 32 GB |
| Storage | 50 GB SSD |
| OS | Windows 11 |
| DirectX | 12 |
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Can you run SolidWorks 2024?
SolidWorks 2024 is memory-hungry: it wants 16 GB of system RAM, above the 8 GB many machines still ship with. Graphically it is undemanding, Certified Workstation GPU with 4GB VRAM clears the minimum, so more RAM, not a new GPU, is the upgrade most players need.
Bottleneck: RAM
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Frequently asked questions
Can my PC run SolidWorks 2024?
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What are the minimum system requirements for SolidWorks 2024?
The minimum requirements are CPU: 3.3 GHz or higher 64-bit CPU; GPU: Certified Workstation GPU with 4GB VRAM; 16 GB RAM; OS: Windows 10 64-bit.
How much storage does SolidWorks 2024 need?
SolidWorks 2024 needs about 20 GB of SSD storage.
What is the bottleneck for SolidWorks 2024?
On a typical modern PC (Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM), the tightest component for SolidWorks 2024 is the RAM.