Can I run Magic: The Gathering Arena?
60 FPS at 1080p High: RX 550 or faster (est.). Check your PC ↓
To run Magic: The Gathering Arena at about 60 FPS on 1080p High you need at least an RX 550 (older card) with a Ryzen 5 5600 and 4 GB RAM. Any current gaming card runs it at 60 FPS (RTX 3050 / RX 6500 XT class or better), even recent integrated graphics. At 1440p High, any current graphics card reaches about 60 FPS. Check your own PC below: estimated FPS at every setting, the official requirements and what to upgrade.
Updated · How we estimate
Magic: The Gathering Arena system requirements
To run Magic: The Gathering Arena you need at least FX-8350 and 2 GB of RAM.
How heavy 1 of 5: Very light From the publisher's recommended graphics card.
| Part | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5600+ or Equivalent | Intel Core2 Quad Q9300 @ 2.50GHz |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 8800 or Equivalent | GeForce GTX 560 |
| Video memory | — | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage size | — | — |
| Storage type | — | — |
| DirectX | — | — |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
| Target | — | — |
| Notes | — | — |
Parts named above: RX 550, FX-8350.
Minimum for a steady 60 FPS at 1080p High (est.): RX 550 (older card) graphics, Ryzen 5 5600 processor and 4 GB RAM. Any current gaming card runs it at 60 FPS (RTX 3050 / RX 6500 XT class or better), even recent integrated graphics.
Can it run on…?
- 4 GB RAM
- Yes, the recommended amount More games for 4 GB RAM
- 8 GB RAM
- Yes, the recommended amount
- 16 GB RAM
- Yes, the recommended amount
- A gaming laptop
- Yes: even recent integrated graphics are enough (est.)
- Integrated graphics (no graphics card)
- Yes: about 98 FPS at 1080p Low on Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics with 8 GB RAM (est.)
- Steam Deck
- Yes: about 75 FPS at 800p Low (est.)
- Hard drive (HDD) or SSD
- The publisher doesn't say; an SSD loads faster
- Processor- or graphics-heavy?
- Light on both
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- Slowest card for 60 FPS (est.)
- RX 550 (older card)
- Suggested card to buy
- Any current gaming card runs this at 60 FPS (RTX 3050 / RX 6500 XT class or better, or even recent integrated graphics)
- Suggested laptop GPU
- Recent integrated graphics (Radeon 780M class) are enough
- Slowest processor for 60 FPS (est.)
- Ryzen 5 1400
- Slowest card for 30 FPS, Low (est.)
- GT 730 (older card)
- RAM
- 4 GB
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Smooth: about 113 FPS in Magic: The Gathering Arena at 1080p High (estimated).
This is an example PC (Ryzen 5 3600, GTX 1660 Super, 16 GB), not yours: it gets about 113 FPS in Magic: The Gathering Arena at 1080p High (estimated). Choose your parts or use Detect my PC to see your own result. Best smooth setting: Ultra settings at 4K (62 FPS).
Estimated FPS at every setting
Average FPS on your PC. The ringed box marked "best" is the best setting that holds 60 FPS (smooth); the dashed box is the result above.
4K results for cards with 8 GB or less VRAM are often limited by video memory.
Smooth 60+ FPS · Playable 30–59 · Choppy 20–29 · Won't run well under 20 · What is a good FPS?
Rough estimate The official requirements name only 2008-2011 parts that are older than anything in our data, so the closest parts are used and this estimate is rough.
Your parts vs this game
Meets the recommended requirements
Our estimate for this PC: about 113 FPS at 1080p High (smooth). Not checked: processor (the publisher's text names no model we know).
The publisher lists no storage, SSD or DirectX details.
What to do next
Upgrade advice
No upgrade needed. Your PC handles Magic: The Gathering Arena comfortably, so try higher settings or 1440p for better visuals.
Magic: The Gathering Arena at a glance
Magic: The Gathering Arena is a strategy game that came out on PC on September 27, 2018. The recommended graphics listed by the Steam store page: GeForce GTX 560. It asks for 4 GB of RAM (minimum 2 GB).
Our estimate: the minimum for a steady 60 FPS at 1080p High is an RX 550 (older card), and a GT 730 (older card) holds around 30 FPS on Low. Any current gaming card runs it at 60 FPS (RTX 3050 / RX 6500 XT class or better), even recent integrated graphics. The game is fairly light on the processor; a Ryzen 5 1400 or better keeps up with 60 FPS. Even basic Intel UHD 630 graphics gets about 33 FPS on Low, so most laptops can play it.
Magic: The Gathering Arena FPS by graphics card
Estimated average FPS with a Ryzen 5 5600 and 16 GB RAM. Highlighted: the minimum card for 60 FPS on High (RX 550). Cells that stop at 139 FPS are held back by the Ryzen 5 5600, not the graphics card.
| Graphics card | 1080p Low | 1080p High | 1440p High | 4K High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHD 630 | 33 | 23 | 16 | Not recommended |
| RX 550 | 87 | 60 | 40 | Not recommended |
| GTX 1050 Ti | 139 | 120 | 83 | Not recommended |
| Radeon 780M | 139 | 129 | 87 | Not recommended |
| GTX 1650 | 139 | 139 | 99 | Not recommended |
| GTX 1060 6GB | 139 | 139 | 139 | 54 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 139 | 139 | 139 | 78 |
| RTX 2060 | 139 | 139 | 139 | 88 |
| RX 6600 | 139 | 139 | 139 | 96 |
| RTX 3060 | 139 | 139 | 139 | 131 |
| RX 7600 | 139 | 139 | 139 | 128 |
| RTX 4060 | 139 | 139 | 139 | 139 |
| RTX 3070 | 139 | 139 | 139 | 139 |
| RTX 4070 Super | 139 | 139 | 139 | 139 |
| RX 7900 XTX | 139 | 139 | 139 | 139 |
| RTX 4090 | 139 | 139 | 139 | 139 |
Smooth 60+ FPS · Playable 30–59 · Choppy 20–29 · Won't run well under 20 · What is a good FPS?
4K is marked not recommended for integrated graphics and cards with 4 GB of video memory or less. 4K results for cards with 8 GB or less VRAM are often limited by video memory.
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Magic: The Gathering Arena on gaming laptops
Estimated FPS at 1080p with common laptop graphics at a typical power limit (TGP), Ryzen 5 5600 and 16 GB RAM. Thin laptops with a low power limit can be noticeably slower.
| Laptop graphics | 1080p Medium | 1080p High |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon 780M | 139 | 129 |
| RTX 3050 Laptop | 139 | 139 |
| RTX 4050 Laptop | 139 | 139 |
| RTX 4060 Laptop | 139 | 139 |
| RTX 5060 Laptop | 139 | 139 |
| RTX 4070 Laptop | 139 | 139 |
| RTX 5070 Laptop | 139 | 139 |
| RTX 4080 Laptop | 139 | 139 |
Suggested laptop GPU for 60 FPS at 1080p High: Recent integrated graphics (Radeon 780M class) are enough. All laptop GPUs ranked
Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate
Magic: The Gathering Arena on Steam Deck and handhelds
Estimated FPS on popular handhelds at their typical power mode, upscaling off.
| Handheld | 800p Low | 800p Medium | 1080p Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROG Xbox Ally | 81 | 81 | 81 |
| Steam Deck | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| ROG Ally | 143 | 143 | 143 |
| ROG Ally X | 161 | 161 | 161 |
| Legion Go 2 | 146 | 146 | 146 |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 146 | 146 | 146 |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 130 | 130 | 130 |
Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate
Best Magic: The Gathering Arena settings for your PC
- Budget PC (GTX 1650 + Ryzen 5 5600): Ultra settings at 1440p for about 79 FPS. 1080p High: about 139 FPS.
- Mid-range PC (RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600): Ultra settings at 4K for about 104 FPS. 1080p High: about 139 FPS.
- High-end PC (RTX 4070 Super + Ryzen 5 5600): Ultra settings at 4K for about 139 FPS. 1080p High: about 139 FPS.
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Magic: The Gathering Arena FAQs
Can I run Magic: The Gathering Arena on a GTX 1650?
Estimated: about 139 FPS on Low and 139 FPS on High at 1080p with a Ryzen 5 5600 and 16 GB RAM. That's smooth even with some settings turned up.
Can I run Magic: The Gathering Arena on a GTX 1660 Super?
Estimated: about 139 FPS on Low and 139 FPS on High at 1080p with a Ryzen 5 5600 and 16 GB RAM. That's smooth even with some settings turned up.
Can I run Magic: The Gathering Arena on a RTX 3060?
Estimated: about 139 FPS on Low and 139 FPS on High at 1080p with a Ryzen 5 5600 and 16 GB RAM. That's smooth even with some settings turned up.
What graphics card do I need for Magic: The Gathering Arena?
With a Ryzen 5 5600, our model puts an RX 550 (older card) or faster at about 60 FPS on 1080p High (estimate); for 30 FPS on Low, a GT 730 (older card) is enough. Any current gaming card runs it at 60 FPS (RTX 3050 / RX 6500 XT class or better), even recent integrated graphics. At 1440p High, any current graphics card reaches about 60 FPS.
How much RAM does Magic: The Gathering Arena need?
Minimum 2 GB, recommended 4 GB (official). Below 4 GB, expect a noticeable FPS drop and stutter in our model.
Can I run Magic: The Gathering Arena with 8GB RAM?
8 GB meets the official minimum of 2 GB. In our model 8 GB is more than enough; FPS only drops below 4 GB.
Can I run Magic: The Gathering Arena on a laptop?
Yes, even without a gaming graphics card: recent integrated graphics (Radeon 780M class) reach about 60 FPS at 1080p High in our estimates.
Can I run Magic: The Gathering Arena without a graphics card?
Only on the graphics built into the processor (integrated graphics). Estimated on Low at 1080p: about 139 FPS on Radeon 780M (recent AMD laptops and handhelds) and 33 FPS on Intel UHD 630. Newer integrated graphics can handle it.
What are the minimum requirements for Magic: The Gathering Arena?
Minimum PC requirements according to the Steam store page: processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5600+ or Equivalent; graphics: GeForce GTX 8800 or Equivalent; RAM: 2 GB.
What are the recommended requirements for Magic: The Gathering Arena?
Recommended PC requirements according to the Steam store page: processor: Intel Core2 Quad Q9300 @ 2.50GHz; graphics: GeForce GTX 560; RAM: 4 GB.
Can Magic: The Gathering Arena run on the Steam Deck?
Yes: about 75 FPS at 800p Low (est.)
Is Magic: The Gathering Arena heavy on the processor or the graphics card?
Light on both