Cinema 4D
Developer: Maxon · Version: 2025.3 · Latest stable release: 2025-06-18
Categories: 3D & Rendering, Animation · Platforms: Windows, macOS
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Minimum requirements
- OS:
- Windows 10 version 22H2 or Windows 11
- CPU:
- Intel or AMD 64-bit CPU with AVX2 support
- GPU:
- NVIDIA Maxwell, AMD Polaris (GCN 4), or Intel Kaby Lake or newer with DirectX 12 feature level 11.0
- RAM:
- 16 GB
- Storage:
- Installation space per installer; SSD recommended
Recommended requirements
- OS:
- Windows 10/11 64-bit
- CPU:
- 64-bit Intel or AMD with AVX2
- GPU:
- Dedicated AMD or NVIDIA GPU with at least 4 GB VRAM (8 GB or more recommended by Maxon)
- RAM:
- 24 GB or more
- Storage:
- Fast SSD
Minimum gpuTier 12 maps to NVIDIA Maxwell generation explicitly cited by Maxon (e.g. GTX 970 class). Recommended gpuTier 30 maps to 8 GB VRAM workstation class per Maxon guidance. Redshift GPU requirements are separate. Source: Maxon Cinema 4D official system requirements.