Battlefield™ V PC Hardware Guide
Official requirements explained
The official minimum CPU is an AMD FX-8350 or Intel Core i5 6600K. The minimum GPU is an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or GTX 660 2GB, or an AMD Radeon RX 560 or HD 7850 2GB. Against FrameScope's tier list, the minimum GPUs sit in the old entry-level band, and the minimum CPUs are very old entry-level parts. The minimum asks for 8 GB of RAM and 50 GB of storage, and the publisher does not require an SSD.
The recommended CPU is an AMD Ryzen 3 1300X or Intel Core i7 4790. The recommended GPU is an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB. The GTX 1060 6GB is a mainstream 1080p-class card on our tier list, so the recommended configuration is already mainstream rather than entry-level. The recommended RAM is 12 GB, with the same 50 GB storage requirement.
The gap between minimum and recommended is mostly about GPU generation and VRAM. Meeting the minimum means the game can run with reduced settings. Meeting the recommended level means you have a much better chance of playing at a comfortable quality level, with more headroom for large battles. These are estimates based on the published specifications, not measured performance.
It is worth noting that the publisher lists no separate requirements for higher resolutions or ray tracing.
Recommended builds for three budgets
The entry build pairs an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super or GTX 1660 with an AMD Ryzen 3 3300X or Intel Core i3-10100F and 16 GB of RAM. It suits players on a tight budget who mainly target 1080p. It meets the official recommended level, but you will need to make compromises at higher settings during large battles.
The mainstream build uses an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super, RTX 3050 8GB, Radeon RX 5600 XT or RTX 2060 6GB, paired with an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i5-10400 and 16 GB of RAM. This is the best value for most players. It handles 1080p at medium to high settings and has enough headroom for busy battlefield scenes.
The high-end build centers on an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, RTX 3070, Radeon RX 6700 XT or RX 7600 XT, with a Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel Core i7-11700K and 32 GB of RAM. It suits players who want higher resolution or quality and more room to spare over the long term. The extra RAM keeps multitasking and mods comfortable.
Graphics settings with the biggest impact
In large multiplayer shooters, the settings that usually cost the most are shadows, volumetric fog and lighting, depth of field, reflections, and the density of players and objects on screen. Shadow quality in particular is expensive for the GPU, and reflections and volumetric effects load both the GPU and memory bandwidth. If you want more headroom, lower these first and keep the main texture detail, since the overall look usually holds up well.
View distance and scene detail also add load, but in general lowering view distance is a more efficient trade than lowering textures. Your choice of anti-aliasing should depend on your monitor's resolution, and lighter methods make more sense at high resolutions.
If the game offers NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR or Intel XeSS, these upscaling techniques generally trade a small amount of image quality for a more efficient render, which is especially useful for mid-range cards at higher resolutions. Judge the result for yourself on your own display.
Laptops and handheld PCs
Laptop GPUs often differ from desktop cards with the same name. Common reasons include lower power limits, limited cooling space, and different memory configurations. A laptop listed as an RTX 3060 will usually deliver less than the desktop version. When evaluating a laptop, check the GPU's power setting (TGP) and cooling design, and confirm it meets the official recommended requirements. Poor cooling can cause throttling during long sessions, so keep vents clear and use a high-performance power mode.
Handheld PCs such as the Steam Deck or ROG Ally are constrained by power and thermal limits. In general they work best at lower resolutions and settings, with upscaling or a frame cap used to keep performance steady. FrameScope has no Steam Deck verification data for this game, so we cannot give a rating. Check the official requirements yourself and start with conservative settings.
Storage and memory
The official minimum RAM is 8 GB and the recommended is 12 GB. Our suggested builds start at 16 GB. Use a dual-channel layout, meaning two sticks in the correct slots, since the extra memory bandwidth helps CPU-heavy multiplayer scenes. If your budget allows, 32 GB gives more breathing room when you run the game alongside streaming software or a browser.
For storage, the official requirement is 50 GB. The publisher does not require an SSD, but an SSD noticeably shortens load times and map transitions, so install the game there if you can. A hard drive will still run the game, just with longer waits. Leave extra free space for patches and future file growth so a full drive does not get in the way of playing.