What are the system requirements for Revit?
Revit has different requirements depending on the complexity of the model. They are labeled as Minimum, Value, and Performance. For the purposes of our courses, it is suggested you at least meet the medium level, or Value as Autodesk refers to it, but you will be able to take our courses with the Minimum option. Below you can see all levels of requirements. Please keep in mind as new versions of Revit are released, these requirements may change. See Autodesk’s website for the most up-to-date system requirements for Revit.
For professionals in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry, ensuring that your system meets these requirements is crucial for a seamless drafting and design experience in Revit. Our courses are designed to help you get the most out of Autodesk software, offering comprehensive training that covers everything from the basics of Revit drafting to advanced modeling techniques. Staying updated with the latest system specifications will not only enhance your learning experience but also ensure that you’re prepared for real-world applications in AEC projects. Properly configured systems allow for efficient handling of complex models, essential for anyone looking to advance their skills in Autodesk software training.
Minimum: Entry-Level Configuration
Operating System
64-bit Microsoft® Windows® 10 or Windows 11. See Autodesk’s Product Support Lifecycle for support information.
CPU Type
Intel® i-Series, Xeon®, AMD® Ryzen, Ryzen Threadripper PRO. 2.5 GHz or Higher.
Highest CPU GHz recommended.
Autodesk® Revit® software products will use multiple cores for many tasks.
Memory
16-GB RAM
Usually sufficient for a typical editing session for a single model up to approximately 300 MB on disk. This estimate is based on internal testing and customer reports. Individual models will vary in their use of computer resources and performance characteristics.
Models created in previous versions of Revit software products may require more available memory for the one-time upgrade process.
Video Display Resolutions
Minimum: 1280 x 1024 with true color
Maximum: UltraHigh (4k) Definition Monitor
Video Adapter
Basic Graphics: Display adapter capable of 24-bit color
Advanced Graphics: DirectX® 11 capable graphics card with Shader Model 5 and a minimum of 4 GB of video memory
Disk Space
30 GB free disk space
Value: Balanced Price and Performance
Operating System
64-bit Microsoft® Windows® 10 or Windows 11. See Autodesk’s Product Support Lifecycle for support information.
CPU Type
Intel® i-Series, Xeon®, AMD® Ryzen, Ryzen Threadripper PRO. 2.5 GHz or Higher.
Highest CPU GHz recommended.
Autodesk® Revit® software products will use multiple cores for many tasks.
Memory
32-GB RAM
Usually sufficient for a typical editing session for a single model up to approximately 600 MB on disk. This estimate is based on internal testing and customer reports. Individual models will vary in their use of computer resources and performance characteristics.
Models created in previous versions of Revit software products may require more available memory for the one-time upgrade process.
Video Display Resolutions
Minimum: 1680 x 1050 with true color
Maximum: Ultra-High (4k) Definition Monitor
Video Adapter
DirectX 11 capable graphics card with Shader Model 5 and a minimum of 4 GB of video memory.
Disk Space
30 GB free disk space
Performance: Large Complex Models
Operating System
64-bit Microsoft® Windows® 10 or Windows 11. See Autodesk’s Product Support Lifecycle for support information.
CPU Type
Intel® i-Series, Xeon®, AMD® Ryzen, Ryzen Threadripper PRO. 2.5 GHz or Higher.
Highest CPU GHz recommended.
Autodesk® Revit® software products will use multiple cores for many tasks.
Memory
64-GB RAM
Usually sufficient for a typical editing session for a single model up to approximately 1 GB on disk. This estimate is based on internal testing and customer reports. Individual models will vary in their use of computer resources and performance characteristics.
Models created in previous versions of Revit software products may require more available memory for the one-time upgrade process.
Video Display Resolutions
Minimum: 1920 x 1200 with true color
Maximum: UltraHigh (4k) Definition Monitor
Video Adapter
DirectX 11 capable graphics card with Shader Model 5 and a minimum of 4 GB of video memory
Disk Space
30 GB free disk space
10,000+ RPM HardDrive (for Point Cloud interactions) or Solid State Drive