OBS Studio
Developer: OBS Project · Version: 32.x · Latest stable release: 2025-01-01
Categories: Streaming, Video Editing · Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
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Minimum requirements
- OS:
- Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
- CPU:
- Not specified by OBS; performance depends on encoder, resolution, and scene complexity
- GPU:
- DirectX 10.1 compatible GPU
- RAM:
- Not specified by OBS
- Storage:
- ~300 MB for installation; SSD recommended for recordings
Recommended requirements
- OS:
- Windows 10/11 64-bit
- CPU:
- 6+ cores for 1080p60 streaming while gaming
- GPU:
- Dedicated GPU with hardware encoding (NVENC, AMF, or Quick Sync)
- RAM:
- 16 GB
- Storage:
- SSD with ample free space for recordings
OBS publishes only OS and DirectX 10.1 GPU as official minimums — no CPU core count or RAM floor. Minimum and recommended cpuCores, ramGB, and gpuTier values are RenderReady practical baselines for the checker, not OBS tiers. gpuTier 15 approximates a mid-tier discrete GPU class suitable for hardware encoding (e.g. GTX 1060 class). Actual streaming performance varies widely by encoder, resolution, and scene load. Source: OBS Project — System Requirements (obsproject.com/kb/system-requirements).