What GPU do I need to run Battlefield 3: Premium Edition?

The minimum GPU requirement for Battlefield 3: Premium Edition is ATI Radeon HD 3870. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Battlefield 3: Premium Edition?

The minimum system requirements for Battlefield 3: Premium Edition are: CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz, GPU: ATI Radeon HD 3870, RAM: 2 GB.

Can I play Battlefield 3: Premium Edition at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Battlefield 3: Premium Edition at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least an entry-level GPU (e.g. GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

Battlefield 3: Premium Edition

97/100

36 ratings2012Easy to run

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1080p performance

Battlefield 3: Premium Edition estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	852 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	899 fps	731 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	990 fps	792 fps	644 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	963 fps	771 fps	626 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	910 fps	728 fps	591 fps
RTX 3070	999 fps	830 fps	664 fps	539 fps
RTX 4060	937 fps	749 fps	599 fps	487 fps
RTX 3060	803 fps	642 fps	514 fps	417 fps
GTX 1660 Super	582 fps	466 fps	373 fps	303 fps

1440p performance

Battlefield 3: Premium Edition estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	913 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	861 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	996 fps	809 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	983 fps	787 fps	639 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	843 fps	674 fps	548 fps
RX 7800 XT	928 fps	743 fps	594 fps	483 fps
RTX 3080	903 fps	723 fps	578 fps	470 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	853 fps	682 fps	546 fps	444 fps
RTX 3070	778 fps	622 fps	498 fps	404 fps
RTX 4060	702 fps	562 fps	450 fps	365 fps
RTX 3060	602 fps	482 fps	385 fps	313 fps
GTX 1660 Super	437 fps	349 fps	279 fps	227 fps

4K performance

Battlefield 3: Premium Edition estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	899 fps	719 fps	584 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	835 fps	668 fps	543 fps
RX 7900 XTX	937 fps	749 fps	599 fps	487 fps
RTX 5080	883 fps	707 fps	565 fps	459 fps
RTX 4080 Super	830 fps	664 fps	531 fps	431 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	656 fps	525 fps	420 fps	341 fps
RTX 4070	562 fps	450 fps	360 fps	292 fps
RX 7800 XT	495 fps	396 fps	317 fps	257 fps
RTX 3080	482 fps	385 fps	308 fps	250 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	455 fps	364 fps	291 fps	237 fps
RTX 3070	415 fps	332 fps	265 fps	216 fps
RTX 4060	375 fps	300 fps	240 fps	195 fps
RTX 3060	321 fps	257 fps	206 fps	167 fps
GTX 1660 Super	233 fps	186 fps	149 fps	121 fps

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About

Battlefield 3: Premium Edition is a first-person military shooter released in 2012 that redefined large-scale multiplayer combat on PC. The game is renowned for its destructible environments, dynamic map evolution, and squad-based gameplay that emphasizes teamwork and vehicle combat. This premium bundle includes the base game plus all major expansion packs, offering significantly more content than the standard edition.

On the performance side, Battlefield 3 is relatively accessible compared to modern titles, making it an excellent benchmark for older gaming hardware. A mid-range GPU like an NVIDIA GTX 960 or AMD R9 290 will easily push 60+ FPS at high settings and 1080p resolution, while budget cards can still maintain solid frame rates at medium graphics settings. The game scales well across different hardware tiers, so even older systems can achieve playable performance with appropriate setting adjustments.

With a stellar 97/100 rating, Battlefield 3: Premium Edition remains a worthwhile experience for fans of tactical multiplayer shooters and large-scale warfare. If you enjoy destructible environments and vehicle-focused gameplay, this is an essential entry in the franchise's history.

Performance profile

September 2012 release. Battlefield 3: Premium Edition targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.

Extremely light — Battlefield 3: Premium Edition runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.