Houdini
Developer: SideFX · Version: 20.5 · Latest stable release: 2025-01-15
Categories: 3D & Rendering, Animation · Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
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Minimum requirements
- OS:
- Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit); Windows Server not supported
- CPU:
- Intel or AMD x64 CPU with SSE 4.2
- GPU:
- OpenGL 4.0 compliant graphics card; 4 GB VRAM minimum (Houdini 20.0 baseline; 12 GB VRAM cited for 20.5 high-DPI/multi-monitor)
- RAM:
- 16 GB (32 GB or higher recommended by SideFX)
- Storage:
- 5 GB required for installation
Recommended requirements
- OS:
- Windows 10/11 64-bit
- CPU:
- Intel or AMD x64 with SSE 4.2
- GPU:
- OpenGL 4.0 GPU with 12 GB VRAM or more (SideFX 20.5 display guidance)
- RAM:
- 32 GB or more (64 GB strongly recommended for fluid simulations)
- Storage:
- NVMe SSD
SideFX names OpenGL 4.0 and VRAM thresholds but not specific GPU models. gpuTier 12 is a conservative checker floor; recommended gpuTier 30 approximates a modern workstation GPU for 12 GB VRAM display requirements. No OpenGL gate in RenderReady V1. Source: SideFX Houdini 20.5 official system requirements.