Battlefield 6 System Requirements: PC Specs, TPM and Secure Boot
November 9, 2026 · 6 min read
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- Battlefield 6 minimum and recommended specs
- Ultra and Ultra+ specs for 4K and high refresh rates
- TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, HVCI and VBS explained
- How to check your PC in two minutes
- Does Battlefield 6 run on Steam Deck, Linux or Mac?
- Getting the most out of a minimum-spec PC
- Frequently asked questions
- Can my PC run Battlefield 6?
- How many GB is Battlefield 6 on PC?
- Do I need Secure Boot to play Battlefield 6?
- Does Battlefield 6 work on Windows 10?
- Is 16 GB of RAM enough for Battlefield 6?
- Can you play Battlefield 6 on Steam Deck?
To play Battlefield 6 on PC you need at least a 64-bit Windows 10 PC with an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 16 GB of RAM, an Nvidia RTX 2060, AMD RX 5600 XT or Intel Arc A380 graphics card, and 55 GB of free space. Your PC also has to have TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot turned on, which is where most people get stuck.
The numbers below come from the official Steam store listing and the PC specs EA published before launch (October 7, 2025).
Last checked: November 9, 2026.
Battlefield 6 minimum and recommended specs
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Target | 1080p at 30 fps, Low settings | 1440p at 60 fps on High, or 1080p at 80+ fps on Low |
| Operating system | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| Memory | 16 GB, dual channel 2133 MHz | 16 GB, dual channel 3200 MHz |
| Graphics | Nvidia RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT / Intel Arc A380 | Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT / Intel Arc B580 |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| DirectX | DirectX 12 | DirectX 12 |
| Storage | 55 GB | 80 GB (SSD recommended) |
| Security | TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, HVCI and VBS capable | Same |
A few details worth knowing:
- Both tiers ask for 16 GB of RAM. EA's spec sheet lists it as dual channel, so two sticks (for example 2 x 8 GB) rather than one.
- The minimum targets native resolution with no upscaler. Turning on an upscaler in the settings can give you more frames on weaker cards.
- On Windows 10, EA recommends turning on hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling. You'll find it in Windows' graphics settings.
- Storage has grown since launch. EA's launch post listed 90 GB on an SSD for the higher tiers, and the current Steam listing says 80 GB for recommended. Each season adds maps, so leave some free space beyond the listed number.
Ultra and Ultra+ specs for 4K and high refresh rates
EA also published two higher tiers for players chasing 4K or 144 Hz and above.
| Component | Ultra | Ultra+ |
|---|---|---|
| Target | 4K at 60 fps on Ultra, or 1440p at 144 fps on Medium | 4K at 144 fps on High, or 4K at 240+ fps on Ultra |
| Upscaler | Native | DLSS Super Resolution / DLSS Multi Frame Generation |
| Processor | Intel Core i9-12900 / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K / AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
| Memory | 32 GB, dual channel 4800 MHz | 32 GB, dual channel 4800 MHz |
| Graphics | Nvidia RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX | Nvidia RTX 5080 |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 90 GB SSD | 90 GB SSD |
The Ultra+ numbers rely on DLSS frame generation, which only runs on Nvidia RTX cards that support it. Without it, expect much lower frame rates at 4K.
TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, HVCI and VBS explained
Battlefield 6 uses EA's Javelin anti-cheat, which depends on Windows security features. This is the part of the requirements that stops otherwise strong PCs from launching the game.
| Feature | What it is | Status in Battlefield 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Secure Boot | A firmware setting that only lets signed software load during startup | Required to play since the 2025 open beta |
| TPM 2.0 | A security chip, often built into the CPU (Intel PTT or AMD fTPM) | Required; EA turned on strict enforcement on August 31, 2026 |
| HVCI | Windows "Memory integrity" | Listed as "capable" in the specs; EA said in August 2026 it isn't enforced yet |
| VBS | Virtualization-based security | Listed as "capable"; not enforced as of EA's latest update |
"Capable" means your hardware must support HVCI and VBS. EA has said it will announce any plan to require them before it does so.
How to check your PC in two minutes
- Press Windows + R, type
msinfo32and press Enter. In System Summary, look at BIOS Mode (it should say UEFI) and Secure Boot State (it should say On). - Press Windows + R again, type
tpm.mscand press Enter. If the TPM is ready, check that the Specification Version says 2.0. - Open Windows Security > Device security. You should see a Security processor section (your TPM) and Core isolation, which holds the Memory integrity (HVCI) switch.
If Secure Boot is off or your TPM is missing, follow our step-by-step guide on how to enable Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 for Battlefield 6. Most PCs from the last several years support both; they just ship with them switched off.
Does Battlefield 6 run on Steam Deck, Linux or Mac?
No. The Steam listing only supports Windows, and Valve rates Battlefield 6 as Unsupported on Steam Deck, with a note that SteamOS doesn't support the game. Running it through Proton on a Linux PC isn't supported either, and there is no Mac version.
On console, Battlefield 6 is available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. There are no PS4 or Xbox One versions.
Getting the most out of a minimum-spec PC
If your PC sits close to the minimum, these steps help:
- Update your graphics driver before you play. EA advises having the latest drivers unless its official channels say otherwise.
- Install the game on an SSD if you can. Large maps load faster, and textures stream in more smoothly.
- Start with the Low preset and raise single settings one at a time while watching your frame rate.
- Use your GPU maker's tools. EA itself recommends Nvidia's or AMD's optimization software to fit settings to your build.
- Close background apps with overlays or recording, which take memory and GPU time.
Battlefield REDSEC, the free battle royale, uses the same Javelin anti-cheat, so plan for the same Secure Boot and TPM rules. Our Battlefield REDSEC guide covers the free modes.
Frequently asked questions
Can my PC run Battlefield 6?
It can if it meets the minimum: a Core i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 2600, 16 GB of RAM, an RTX 2060, RX 5600 XT or Arc A380, and Windows 10 64-bit. It also needs TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot turned on. Check both with msinfo32 and tpm.msc before you buy.
How many GB is Battlefield 6 on PC?
The Steam listing asks for 55 GB of free space for the minimum spec and 80 GB for the recommended spec. EA's launch specs listed 90 GB on an SSD for higher settings. Seasonal updates add content, so keep extra room free.
Do I need Secure Boot to play Battlefield 6?
Yes. The game won't run on PC without Secure Boot, because EA's Javelin anti-cheat relies on it. TPM 2.0 is also required, and EA began enforcing it strictly on August 31, 2026.
Does Battlefield 6 work on Windows 10?
Yes, Windows 10 64-bit is the minimum supported system, and Windows 11 is recommended. Note that Microsoft ended free security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. You still need TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot on either version.
Is 16 GB of RAM enough for Battlefield 6?
Yes. Both the minimum and the recommended specs list 16 GB, ideally as two sticks in dual channel. EA only asks for 32 GB in its Ultra tiers for 4K and very high frame rates.
Can you play Battlefield 6 on Steam Deck?
No. Valve rates it as Unsupported on Steam Deck because SteamOS doesn't support the game's anti-cheat. You need a Windows PC, a PS5 or an Xbox Series X|S.
