Quick answer: The Steam listing currently requires a 90 GB SSD. On Windows, its minimum tier lists a Core i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 2600X, 8 GB RAM and a 4 GB GTX 1060, RX 480 or Arc A380. Steam recommends a Core i7-13700K or Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 16 GB RAM and an 8 GB RTX 3070, RX 6800 or Arc A770. Paradox's purchase page differs on the recommended NVIDIA and AMD GPUs, as detailed below. These are store-listed specs, not a performance guarantee.
Windows requirements (Steam listing)
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X; AVX2 required | Intel Core i7-13700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D; AVX2 required |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GTX 1060, RX 480 or Arc A380; 4 GB VRAM | Steam: RTX 3070, RX 6800 or Arc A770; 8 GB VRAM |
| Storage | 90 GB; SSD required | 90 GB; SSD required |
A GPU discrepancy between official listings
The official Paradox purchase page and Steam currently disagree on the recommended Windows GPU tier. Paradox lists RTX 3060 Ti or RX 6700 XT (and Arc A770), while Steam lists RTX 3070 or RX 6800 (and Arc A770). The minimum Windows GPU tier agrees. Because the pages do not explain the difference, this guide preserves both values instead of treating one as definitive. Verify the store page for the edition you plan to buy before making a hardware decision.
macOS and Linux
Steam also lists Apple Silicon specifications: macOS Sequoia 15.7 or newer, with an M2 Pro and 16 GB memory at minimum, and an M4 Pro with 24 GB memory recommended. For Linux, it lists Ubuntu 24.04 or newer with the same CPU, RAM and GPU tiers shown for Windows. Check the current store listing for the precise device notes and updates.
Before buying or troubleshooting
- Compare your processor, GPU model, VRAM, RAM and available SSD space with the relevant platform row.
- Treat the minimum tier as the publisher's listed floor, not a promise of a particular frame rate or performance on a large late-game map.
- Requirements may change after launch. Re-open the Steam system requirements before purchase or a hardware upgrade.
- These figures do not predict performance for a particular resolution, graphics preset or save size; no independent benchmark is claimed here.
Source and checked date
Sources: Transport Fever 3 on Steam and Paradox purchase page (checked September 29, 2026). The Steam listing is the source for the table; Paradox's different recommended GPU tier is called out above.
