Transport Fever 3 system requirements for Windows, Mac and Linux
Quick answer
For Windows, the official minimum is an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, 8 GB RAM, a GTX 1060, RX 480 or Arc A380 with 4 GB VRAM, and 90 GB of storage. The recommended tier moves to an i7-13700K or Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 16 GB RAM and an RTX 3070, RX 6800 or Arc A770 with 8 GB VRAM.
Official source discrepancy: Steam and the Urban Games material currently list RTX 3070 / RX 6800 / Arc A770 for the recommended tier, while the Paradox purchase page lists RTX 3060 Ti / RX 6700 XT / Arc A770. This page uses the Steam/Urban Games figures in the main table because those two first-party listings agree, but the conflict is unresolved and should be rechecked before purchase.
Windows and Linux comparison
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Core i5-8400 / Ryzen 5 2600X | Core i7-13700K / Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GTX 1060 / RX 480 / Arc A380, 4 GB VRAM | RTX 3070 / RX 6800 / Arc A770, 8 GB VRAM |
| Storage | 90 GB | 90 GB |
| Windows | Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Linux | Ubuntu 24.04 or newer | Ubuntu 24.04 or newer |
macOS requirements
Apple Silicon is required. The minimum configuration names an Apple M2 Pro, macOS Sequoia 15.7 or newer, 16 GB memory and 90 GB storage. The recommended configuration names an Apple M4 Pro, 24 GB memory and 90 GB storage. Intel Macs are not supported by the published requirement.
Read the specification without shortcuts
A minimum requirement is an entry condition, not a promise for the largest map, highest settings or a fixed frame rate. Transport simulations can become CPU-heavy as networks and cities grow, while resolution, shadows and detailed vehicles place more pressure on the GPU. Compare both parts of the computer instead of focusing on one headline component.
Laptop model names need extra care. A mobile GPU can perform differently from a desktop card with a similar name, and cooling or power limits can change sustained performance. Confirm the complete model in the operating system or manufacturer specification. On Windows, Task Manager and DirectX Diagnostic Tool can identify the processor, memory, GPU and dedicated video memory.
Storage capacity is not the same as free working space. The published 90 GB figure covers the game requirement, while updates, shader caches, saves and mods may need additional room. An SSD with comfortable free space is the safer setup.
When your system sits between minimum and recommended, wait for performance coverage using the same resolution and map scale you plan to use. Compare a populated late-game network, not only an empty opening scene. That test answers the practical question the specification table cannot: whether the simulation remains comfortable at your intended scale.
How to check your computer
- Compare the exact CPU model, not only the Core i5/i7 or Ryzen 5/7 family label.
- Check dedicated VRAM as well as the GPU name; the Windows and Linux minimum calls for 4 GB.
- Keep more than 90 GB free so installation and updates have working space.
- For large-map simulation, treat the recommended tier as the safer planning target rather than a promised frame-rate guarantee.
- Check the Steam requirements and Paradox purchase page again before purchase if your hardware sits near a boundary.
Steam Deck compatibility has not been published as a supported result on the cited official pages. Linux support alone does not establish a Deck performance rating.
Last checked: 9 September 2026. The recommended GPU discrepancy was visible on both official listings on that date; it is documented rather than silently normalized.