Autodesk 3ds Max
Developer: Autodesk · Version: 2025 · Latest stable release: 2025-03-26
Categories: 3D & Rendering, Animation · Platforms: Windows
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Minimum requirements
- OS:
- Windows 10 version 1809 or higher, or Windows 11
- CPU:
- 64-bit Intel or AMD multi-core processor with SSE4.2 instruction set
- GPU:
- Refer to 3ds Max Certified Hardware (Nitrous Direct3D; OpenGL not certified)
- RAM:
- 4 GB minimum (8 GB or more recommended by Autodesk)
- Storage:
- 9 GB free disk space for installation
Recommended requirements
- OS:
- Windows 10/11 64-bit
- CPU:
- 64-bit multi-core Intel or AMD with SSE4.2
- GPU:
- Autodesk-certified graphics card for Nitrous Direct3D
- RAM:
- 8 GB or more
- Storage:
- SSD recommended
Windows only. Official minimum RAM is 4 GB with 8 GB recommended — both are reflected in checker fields. GPU requirements point to Autodesk's certified hardware chart; gpuTier values are RenderReady approximations. Source: Autodesk 3ds Max 2025 official system requirements.