Arma 3
About Arma 3
Arma 3 is one of Bohemia Interactive's most defining titles in the military simulation genre. Set in a fictional Aegean Sea region, the game offers realistic weapon ballistics, vehicle physics (land, air, and sea vehicles), and massive open maps. The game's true strength lies in its extensive scenario editor and modding support — the player community has produced thousands of custom scenarios, mods, and total conversions (like the roots of DayZ) far beyond the official game. Supporting both single-player campaigns and large-scale multiplayer operations (sometimes 100+ players), Arma 3 holds legendary status among military simulation fans and modding communities.
Arma 3 System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
Recommended System Requirements
Arma 3 — Estimated FPS by GPU
| Graphics Card (GPU) | Estimated FPS |
|---|---|
| RTX 4090 | 104 |
| RTX 4070 SUPER | 84 |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 70 |
| RTX 3060 | 64 |
| GTX 1660 SUPER | 53 |
Calculated at 1080p · High settings, with Ryzen 7 7700X held constant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Arma 3 system requirements?
Minimum System Requirements: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 / AMD Radeon HD 7870, Intel Core i3-4130 / AMD FX-8350, 8 GB. Recommended System Requirements: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580, Intel Core i5-4460 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 16 GB.
How many FPS will Arma 3 run at, and can my PC handle it?
With our reference setup (1080p, High settings, Ryzen 7 7700X), FPS Driver estimates about 104 FPS in Arma 3 on the RTX 4090, 70 FPS on the RTX 4060 Ti and 53 FPS on the GTX 1660 SUPER. Pick your exact hardware in the calculator above for a personal estimate.
What's the difference between minimum and recommended requirements?
For Arma 3, the minimum configuration is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 / AMD Radeon HD 7870, Intel Core i3-4130 / AMD FX-8350, 8 GB, while the recommended one is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580, Intel Core i5-4460 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 16 GB. Minimum requirements are the least hardware needed to run the game at its lowest settings, usually around 30 FPS. Recommended requirements are the hardware suggested for a smoother experience at medium-high settings, typically around 60 FPS.
How can I get more FPS in Arma 3?
In fast competitive shooters like this, favour frame rate over looks: use low shadow and effects quality, keep textures moderate, and cap FPS slightly below your monitor's refresh rate for steadier frame times. Arma 3 recommends 16 GB of RAM, so check your memory before changing any other setting. Keep your graphics card drivers up to date, lower a few graphics settings (shadows, reflections, draw distance), close unnecessary background apps, and try disabling V-Sync. If you're considering a hardware upgrade: Hardware By Game