CH 3 SC 9 RAM and Memory: Making Sure Blender Performance is Optimized

The 3D modeling program Blender has hardware requirements that depend on what type of graphics card is in the system. For the best performance and features, a modern GPU (graphics processing unit) is highly recommended as it can greatly enhance the rendering speeds and supports the use of Open GL. Additionally, video memory of at least 1GB is required, while 4GB is highly recommended. A faster CPU and more RAM will also help with Blender’s performance. The more complex your projects will become, the higher the hardware requirements will be, so it is best to future-proof as much as possible. Monitor wise, at least a 1080p monitor is required, though a 4K monitor is recommended for popular VR platforms or for creating immersive multimedia. Blender also recommends using at least 8GB of hard drive space for storing features and performance-intensive elements. All operating systems supported by Blender will likely require a basic sound card and an internet connection for downloads and activating software.