{"id":22341,"date":"2023-05-05T15:56:48","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T13:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=22341"},"modified":"2023-07-03T12:29:59","modified_gmt":"2023-07-03T10:29:59","slug":"autocad-system-requirements-pc-recommendations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/autocad-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/","title":{"rendered":"AutoCAD System Requirements &#038; PC Recommendations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6681ccc7dcd70\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 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Requirements\">AutoCAD Official System Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/autocad-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Our_Take_On_the_Official_AutoCAD_System_Requirements\" title=\"Our Take On the Official AutoCAD System Requirements\">Our Take On the Official AutoCAD System Requirements<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/autocad-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#CPU_Processor_Requirements\" title=\"CPU (Processor) Requirements\">CPU (Processor) Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/autocad-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#GPU_Video_Card_Requirements\" title=\"GPU (Video Card) Requirements\">GPU (Video Card) Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/autocad-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#RAM_Memory_Requirements\" title=\"RAM (Memory) Requirements\">RAM (Memory) Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/autocad-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Other_Requirements\" title=\"Other Requirements\">Other Requirements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/autocad-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Our_PC_Build_Recommendations_for_AutoCAD\" title=\"Our PC Build Recommendations for AutoCAD\">Our PC Build Recommendations for AutoCAD<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/autocad-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Entry-level_AutoCAD_PC_Build_at_700\" title=\"Entry-level AutoCAD PC Build at $700\">Entry-level AutoCAD PC Build at $700<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/autocad-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Mid-range_AutoCAD_PC_Build_at_1000\" title=\"Mid-range AutoCAD PC Build at $1000\">Mid-range AutoCAD PC Build at $1000<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/autocad-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#High-End_AutoCAD_PC_Build_at_1500\" title=\"High-End AutoCAD PC Build at $1500\">High-End AutoCAD PC Build at $1500<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/autocad-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#How_to_Check_Your_Current_Specs_to_See_if_You_Can_Run_AutoCAD\" title=\"How to Check Your Current Specs to See if You Can Run AutoCAD\">How to Check Your Current Specs to See if You Can Run AutoCAD<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/autocad-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#How_to_Upgrade_Your_PC_to_Run_AutoCAD_Faster\" title=\"How to Upgrade Your PC to Run AutoCAD Faster\">How to Upgrade Your PC to Run AutoCAD Faster<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/autocad-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/autocad-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#How_Much_RAM_Do_You_Need_for_AutoCAD\" title=\"How Much RAM Do You Need for AutoCAD?\">How Much RAM Do You Need for AutoCAD?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/autocad-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Is_AutoCAD_CPU_or_GPU_Intensive\" title=\"Is AutoCAD CPU or GPU Intensive?\">Is AutoCAD CPU or GPU Intensive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/autocad-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Should_I_Buy_a_Xeon_Processor_for_AutoCAD\" title=\"Should I Buy a Xeon Processor for AutoCAD?\">Should I Buy a Xeon Processor for AutoCAD?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/autocad-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Should_I_Go_With_Intel_or_AMD_for_AutoCAD\" title=\"Should I Go With Intel or AMD for AutoCAD?\">Should I Go With Intel or AMD for AutoCAD?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/autocad-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Does_AutoCAD_Require_a_Good_PC\" title=\"Does AutoCAD Require a Good PC?\">Does AutoCAD Require a Good PC?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/autocad-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Is_AutoCAD_Difficult_to_Learn\" title=\"Is AutoCAD Difficult to Learn?\">Is AutoCAD Difficult to Learn?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/autocad-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Does_AutoCAD_Run_Natively_on_Apple_Silicon\" title=\"Does AutoCAD Run Natively on Apple Silicon?\">Does AutoCAD Run Natively on Apple Silicon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/autocad-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Is_AutoCAD_Free\" title=\"Is AutoCAD Free?\">Is AutoCAD Free?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/autocad-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Can_You_Run_AutoCAD_on_Integrated_Graphics_iGPU\" title=\"Can You Run AutoCAD on Integrated Graphics (iGPU)?\">Can You Run AutoCAD on Integrated Graphics (iGPU)?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/autocad-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Autodesk's AutoCAD needs no introduction. It is, in many ways, the industry standard for computer-aided design and drafting, and has stood the test of time for a <em>very <\/em>good reason.<\/p>\n<p>It was released all the way back in December of 1982 which means that it's been around for over <em>four decades <\/em>\u2014 a staggering bit of information, all things considered.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22349\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22349\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22349\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-Display.jpg\" alt=\"AutoCAD Display\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-Display.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-Display-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-Display-1024x546.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-Display-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-Display-1536x819.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22349\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22349 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201920%201024%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"AutoCAD Display\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201920%201024%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-Display.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-Display-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-Display-1024x546.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-Display-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-Display-1536x819.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-Display.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22349\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/autocad\/overview?term=1-YEAR&amp;tab=subscription\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Autodesk<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>And, needless to say, millions upon millions of users have been enjoying its splendors and rich featureset in all sorts of use-cases and applications. <strong>It is used by architects, engineers, interior designers, project managers, city planners, and everyone in between.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>AutoCAD is used by novices and industry professionals alike as one could argue, it has both a low barrier to entry and an <em>incredibly <\/em>high \u201cskill ceiling.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>But what about its hardware requirements? Do you really need a powerful, spec\u2019d out PC to fully harness its potential?<\/strong> Or will a more modest system suffice?<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a closer look.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/snO_k57NXhU\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/snO_k57NXhU\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AutoCAD_Official_System_Requirements\"><\/span>AutoCAD Official System Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>AutoCAD\u2019s (2022) minimum system requirements are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Operating System<\/strong>: 64-bit Windows 11 or Windows 10<\/li>\n<li><strong>Processor<\/strong>: 2.5\u20132.9 Ghz processor \/ Recommended: 3+ Ghz processor<\/li>\n<li><strong>RAM<\/strong>: 8 GB as a minimum, with 16GB being recommended<\/li>\n<li><strong>GPU<\/strong>: 1GB of VRAM as a minimum with DirectX 11 support; <strong>Recommended<\/strong>: 4 GB of VRAM with DirectX 12 support<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage<\/strong>: 10 GB. You'll need between 1GB and 20GB for additional specialized toolsets like Map 3D, Electrical, Architecture, Plant 3D, Mechanical, Raster Design, and so on and so forth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re on macOS, you\u2019ll need to adhere to the following requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Operating System<\/strong>: macOS Monterey v12 (requires Update 2022.2), Big Sur v11, Catalina v10.15, or Mojave v10.14<\/li>\n<li><strong>Processor<\/strong>: 64-bit Intel CPU or Apple Silicon<\/li>\n<li><strong>RAM<\/strong>: 4GB for simpler projects, 8GB as a minimum for more moderate ones, with 16GB being recommended<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage<\/strong>: 4 GB free disk space for download and installation (you\u2019ll need additional storage space for specialized toolsets)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/support\/technical\/article\/caas\/sfdcarticles\/sfdcarticles\/System-requirements-for-AutoCAD-2022-including-Specialized-Toolsets.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official system requirements<\/a> from Autodesk are pretty austere and vague, as was to be expected. They focus on what one needs to <em>run <\/em>AutoCAD but not what is necessary to run it without issue or to tackle huge, complex projects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fortunately, AutoCAD really isn\u2019t all that demanding and, for the most part, is really well optimized.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lro1qCl7fyo\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lro1qCl7fyo\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Take_On_the_Official_AutoCAD_System_Requirements\"><\/span>Our Take On the Official AutoCAD System Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>It all depends on the kind of user you are.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you just starting out or are you, conversely, an industry professional? Depending on the answer, you might either need a <em>moderately <\/em>capable computer or, alternatively, a fairly powerful one.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, AutoCAD isn\u2019t nearly as demanding when it comes to system requirements as some other programs on the market, so assembling a computer or laptop that\u2019ll deliver the kind of performance you need won\u2019t be nearly as challenging as one might expect.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CPU_Processor_Requirements\"><\/span>CPU (Processor) Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most tasks in AutoCAD are single-threaded, which means that going with a CPU with incredibly high clock speeds will result in the best possible experience.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22350\" style=\"width: 1638px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22350\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22350\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/CPU-Showcase-1.jpg\" alt=\"CPU Showcase\" width=\"1638\" height=\"879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/CPU-Showcase-1.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/CPU-Showcase-1-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/CPU-Showcase-1-1024x550.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/CPU-Showcase-1-768x412.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/CPU-Showcase-1-1536x824.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22350\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22350 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201638%20879%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"CPU Showcase\" width=\"1638\" height=\"879\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201638%20879%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1638w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/CPU-Showcase-1.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/CPU-Showcase-1-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/CPU-Showcase-1-1024x550.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/CPU-Showcase-1-768x412.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/CPU-Showcase-1-1536x824.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/CPU-Showcase-1.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22350\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intel.com\/content\/www\/us\/en\/newsroom\/resources\/13th-gen-core.html#gs.vw1e5f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intel<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>A top-of-the-line Intel Alder Lake or Raptor Lake processor (the i7-12700K or, say, the i9-13900K) will deliver the kind of performance you need, but you could also get by with a Core i5 if you don't have a stupendously large budget.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In other words<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/single-core-performance-cpu-list\/\">single-core performance<\/a> is \u201cking.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22343\" style=\"width: 980px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22343\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-22343\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/autocad-2021-cpu-benchmarks-by-igors-lab.png\" alt=\"AutoCAD 2021 CPU benchmarks by Igor's Lab\" width=\"980\" height=\"617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/autocad-2021-cpu-benchmarks-by-igors-lab.png 980w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/autocad-2021-cpu-benchmarks-by-igors-lab-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/autocad-2021-cpu-benchmarks-by-igors-lab-768x484.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22343\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-22343 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20980%20617%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"AutoCAD 2021 CPU benchmarks by Igor's Lab\" width=\"980\" height=\"617\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20980%20617%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/autocad-2021-cpu-benchmarks-by-igors-lab.png 980w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/autocad-2021-cpu-benchmarks-by-igors-lab-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/autocad-2021-cpu-benchmarks-by-igors-lab-768x484.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/autocad-2021-cpu-benchmarks-by-igors-lab.png\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22343\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Igor\u2019s Lab<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you're using Mental Ray rendering or 2D Regeneration (or any other application of that kind), having a high core count CPU <em>will <\/em>come in clutch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In any case, a top-tier processor should be your number one priority.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GPU_Video_Card_Requirements\"><\/span>GPU (Video Card) Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The graphics card, in AutoCAD, handles the displaying of all 2D and 3D models that happen to be on screen. 2D models aren't all that demanding, so a budget GPU will more than suffice.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22351\" style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22351\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22351\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/GPU-Showcase.jpg\" alt=\"GPU Showcase\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/GPU-Showcase.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/GPU-Showcase-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/GPU-Showcase-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/GPU-Showcase-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/GPU-Showcase-1536x768.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22351\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22351 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202000%201000%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"GPU Showcase\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202000%201000%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/GPU-Showcase.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/GPU-Showcase-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/GPU-Showcase-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/GPU-Showcase-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/GPU-Showcase-1536x768.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/GPU-Showcase.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22351\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intel.com\/content\/www\/us\/en\/newsroom\/resources\/13th-gen-core.html#gs.vtj4h9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intel<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you're an industry professional, however, and have the tendency to work with 3D models and renders regularly, going with a beefier graphics card <em>would <\/em>be the way to go.<\/p>\n<p>Workstation GPUs are a stellar if a bit pricey, option.<strong> You can also go with a regular gaming graphics card and, frankly, you won't notice any kind of performance difference \u2014 at least not in AutoCAD.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here's the thing: <strong>gaming-oriented graphics cards are faster and more capable when compared to workstation\/professional ones.<\/strong> That much is a fact.<\/p>\n<p>Still, they haven't been as extensively tested, they might not be as consistent performance-wise, they don't have any official certifications, and they might, generally speaking, result in a bit of instability, depending on your workflow.<\/p>\n<p>If it\u2019s price-to-performance you\u2019re after, going with a gaming GPU is definitely the best option. If you want peace of mind \u2014 and need as many guarantees and certifications as possible \u2014 go with an RTX Quadro or, say, an equivalent offering from AMD (e.g. PRO W7900).<\/p>\n<p>This is <em>especially<\/em> true if you\u2019re not only working in AutoCAD but are, instead, harnessing the power of multiple different programs (be they CAD or not).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Moreover, with AutoCAD being so CPU-reliant, you can even get by <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/igpu-vs-dgpu\/\"><strong>with an iGPU<\/strong><\/a><strong> if you\u2019re primarily working on 2D projects.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s definitely a point of diminishing returns, and if you\u2019re not a tremendously demanding user, a mid-tier system (one with an iGPU or a budget graphics card) will definitely get the job done (and then some).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RAM_Memory_Requirements\"><\/span>RAM (Memory) Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A minimum of 16GB is always recommended, no matter the workflow or the complexity of your projects and\/or models.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22352\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22352\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22352\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/RAM-Showcase-1.jpg\" alt=\"RAM Showcase\" width=\"1500\" height=\"933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/RAM-Showcase-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/RAM-Showcase-1-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/RAM-Showcase-1-1024x637.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/RAM-Showcase-1-768x478.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22352\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22352 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201500%20933%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"RAM Showcase\" width=\"1500\" height=\"933\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201500%20933%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/RAM-Showcase-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/RAM-Showcase-1-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/RAM-Showcase-1-1024x637.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/RAM-Showcase-1-768x478.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/RAM-Showcase-1.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22352\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corsair.com\/us\/en\/Categories\/Products\/Memory\/VENGEANCE-RGB-DDR5-%E2%80%94-Black\/p\/CMH32GX5M2X6400C38\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corsair<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>AutoCAD is relatively undemanding memory-wise \u2014 hence the 8GB of RAM is the minimum system requirement.<\/p>\n<p>Still, if you're prone to multitasking and want to have a bit of headroom, going with 16GB (if not even 32GB) would be the best, especially if your projects happen to be layered and comprehensive.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Requirements\"><\/span>Other Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Running AutoCAD off an SSD will result in the best possible experience.<\/p>\n<p>You could, generally speaking, store your old projects and whatnot on a <em>mechanical <\/em>hard drive, but SSDs have gotten so affordable that there\u2019s really no \u201cvalid\u201d reason to with a kind of storage that, generally speaking, is prone to malfunctioning and isn\u2019t nearly as reliable as <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/ssd-types\/\">solid state drives<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22353\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/SSD-Speed-Comparison.jpg\" alt=\"SSD Speed Comparison\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/SSD-Speed-Comparison.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/SSD-Speed-Comparison-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/SSD-Speed-Comparison-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/SSD-Speed-Comparison-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/SSD-Speed-Comparison-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22353 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"SSD Speed Comparison\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/SSD-Speed-Comparison.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/SSD-Speed-Comparison-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/SSD-Speed-Comparison-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/SSD-Speed-Comparison-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/SSD-Speed-Comparison-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/SSD-Speed-Comparison.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>You won\u2019t notice any big change in speed or performance by going with an NVMe drive, so a \u201cgood old\u201d SATA SSD will more than suffice.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_PC_Build_Recommendations_for_AutoCAD\"><\/span>Our PC Build Recommendations for AutoCAD<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>AutoCAD really isn't all that demanding, but it <em>does <\/em>scale incredibly well with the power of your CPU.<\/p>\n<p>That's great for both budget PC builders <em>and <\/em>industry professionals alike as it means that there's no need to invest a tremendous sum of money if working in AutoCAD is one\u2019s main concern.<\/p>\n<p>And so, with that in mind, here are three different PC builds (for three different budgets) that will all deliver a stellar AutoCAD experience:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entry-level_AutoCAD_PC_Build_at_700\"><\/span>Entry-level AutoCAD PC Build at $700<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><iframe class=\"pcbuilder-embedd\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/G100-pc-builder\/pcBuilder_embedd.html?=6NNEg\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe class=\"pcbuilder-embedd lazyload\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/G100-pc-builder\/pcBuilder_embedd.html?=6NNEg\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mid-range_AutoCAD_PC_Build_at_1000\"><\/span>Mid-range AutoCAD PC Build at $1000<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><iframe class=\"pcbuilder-embedd\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/G100-pc-builder\/pcBuilder_embedd.html?=6NNEk\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe class=\"pcbuilder-embedd lazyload\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/G100-pc-builder\/pcBuilder_embedd.html?=6NNEk\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High-End_AutoCAD_PC_Build_at_1500\"><\/span>High-End AutoCAD PC Build at $1500<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><iframe class=\"pcbuilder-embedd\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/G100-pc-builder\/pcBuilder_embedd.html?=6NNEm\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe class=\"pcbuilder-embedd lazyload\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" align=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/G100-pc-builder\/pcBuilder_embedd.html?=6NNEm\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>For this build, keep in mind: If you're certain your workloads make great use of a PRO GPU, e.g. you need software certification, a lot of VRAM, or need PRO-GPU support for specific software features, do consider an Nvidia Quadro or AMD PRO W GPU.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_Your_Current_Specs_to_See_if_You_Can_Run_AutoCAD\"><\/span>How to Check Your Current Specs to See if You Can Run AutoCAD<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you're not buying a new PC for AutoCAD but are rather wondering whether your <em>existing <\/em>system is capable enough to handle this particular piece of software (and all that it entails), we suggest you read the <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-check-your-pcs-specs\/\">following article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It'll provide you with all the information you need and will highlight whether any component in particular needs upgrading.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Upgrade_Your_PC_to_Run_AutoCAD_Faster\"><\/span>How to Upgrade Your PC to Run AutoCAD Faster<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to upgrade your PC but are just unsure of where to start, we suggest you read our in-depth <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-upgrade-your-pc-beginners-guide\/\">beginner's guide<\/a>. It'll guide you through the whole process bit by bit.<\/p>\n<p>And, in case you need any help, feel free to reach out on <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">our forum<\/a> or, alternatively, in the comments section down below!<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g1CPn7LpGfA\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g1CPn7LpGfA\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let's go over a few potential questions you might have regarding AutoCAD and all that it entails:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_RAM_Do_You_Need_for_AutoCAD\"><\/span>How Much RAM Do You Need for AutoCAD?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It all depends on your use-case and the complexity of your projects. For most people, 16GB of RAM will be enough.<\/p>\n<p>For professionals and those who spend the majority of their time in AutoCAD, going with 32GB might be a worthwhile investment, especially if they tend to multitask and have multiple different applications open at the same time.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_AutoCAD_CPU_or_GPU_Intensive\"><\/span>Is AutoCAD CPU or GPU Intensive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>AutoCAD scales primarily with CPU performance. It can run surprisingly well even on integrated graphics so long as you don\u2019t embark on any 3D-heavy work or modeling.<\/p>\n<p>You should, therefore, prioritize buying a more powerful processor rather than a beastly dedicated graphics card.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_Buy_a_Xeon_Processor_for_AutoCAD\"><\/span>Should I Buy a Xeon Processor for AutoCAD?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Intel's latest Core series processors offer both incredible performance <em>and <\/em>value.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Xeon processors don't clock as high which directly affects AutoCAD's performance. Going with a Core i7 or a Core i9, therefore, will result in better overall performance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_Go_With_Intel_or_AMD_for_AutoCAD\"><\/span>Should I Go With Intel or AMD for AutoCAD?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most folks tend to go with Intel processors for AutoCAD because of their higher single-core performance.<\/p>\n<p>With that being said, Ryzen processors are <em>incredibly <\/em>competitive and, frankly, the best ones offer a near identical user experience.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_AutoCAD_Require_a_Good_PC\"><\/span>Does AutoCAD Require a Good PC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It requires a <em>solid<\/em> PC for moderately demanding projects.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re an industry professional then you should, by all means, invest in a powerful system as it\u2019ll allow you to work more effortlessly and complete your projects a lot faster.<\/p>\n<p>Still, you can, generally speaking, get by with a mid-tier PC if your drafts and drawings aren\u2019t stupendously complex and if you\u2019re mostly focused on 2D work rather than 3D renders and modeling.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_AutoCAD_Difficult_to_Learn\"><\/span>Is AutoCAD Difficult to Learn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There's definitely a learning curve, especially if you've never worked in any CAD program prior to AutoCAD.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Still, mastering it isn't <em>tremendously <\/em>difficult, especially if you're driven to learn its fundamentals and watch and read as many tutorials as you can.<\/strong> Enrolling in a course is also a solid option.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, AutoCAD, much like all other programs that happen to be updated on a yearly basis, is constantly changing and evolving.<\/p>\n<p>It's also growing, too, with new features being added on a regular basis. You'll always be learning something, but with the right sources, you'll be able to grasp things at a very respectable pace.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_AutoCAD_Run_Natively_on_Apple_Silicon\"><\/span>Does AutoCAD Run Natively on Apple Silicon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re using an M1- or M2-based Mac device, you\u2019re in luck: <strong>AutoCAD now <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2023\/03\/28\/autocad-mac-2024-apple-silicon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>runs natively<\/strong><\/a><strong> on Apple Silicon.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22354\" style=\"width: 1897px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22354\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22354\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-M1-Support.jpg\" alt=\"AutoCAD M1 Support\" width=\"1897\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-M1-Support.jpg 1897w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-M1-Support-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-M1-Support-1024x360.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-M1-Support-768x270.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-M1-Support-1536x540.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1897px) 100vw, 1897px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22354\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22354 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201897%20667%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"AutoCAD M1 Support\" width=\"1897\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201897%20667%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1897w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1897px) 100vw, 1897px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-M1-Support.jpg 1897w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-M1-Support-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-M1-Support-1024x360.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-M1-Support-768x270.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-M1-Support-1536x540.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-M1-Support.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22354\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/isapplesiliconready.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">isapplesiliconready<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>It took a while before Autodesk managed to get it <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/autocad\/autocad-2024-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">up and running<\/a>, but better late than never.<\/p>\n<p>Autodesk says that the 2024 edition of AutoCAD can run twice as fast on M1 and M2 as opposed to Intel-based machines which is quite a tremendous boost in performance.<\/p>\n<p>You can see it in action down below:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1C4kfAlIPVg\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"860\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1C4kfAlIPVg\" class=\" lazyload\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_AutoCAD_Free\"><\/span>Is AutoCAD Free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is not. There <em>is<\/em> a free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/autocad\/trial-intake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">30-day trial<\/a> available, but once it\u2019s over, you\u2019ll have to spend a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/autocad\/overview?term=1-YEAR&amp;tab=subscription&amp;plc=ACDIST\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pretty penny<\/a>. The final price varies depending on your use-case.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22355\" style=\"width: 1785px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22355\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22355\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-Pricing.jpg\" alt=\"AutoCAD Pricing\" width=\"1785\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-Pricing.jpg 1785w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-Pricing-300x112.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-Pricing-1024x383.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-Pricing-768x287.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-Pricing-1536x575.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1785px) 100vw, 1785px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22355\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22355 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201785%20668%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"AutoCAD Pricing\" width=\"1785\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201785%20668%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1785w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1785px) 100vw, 1785px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-Pricing.jpg 1785w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-Pricing-300x112.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-Pricing-1024x383.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-Pricing-768x287.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-Pricing-1536x575.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/04\/AutoCAD-Pricing.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22355\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/autocad\/overview?term=1-YEAR&amp;tab=subscription\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Autodesk<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re a student, you\u2019ll probably be able to get a discount. Industry professionals, on the other hand, have to spend a <em>lot<\/em> more in order to acquire AutoCAD and its full suite of toolkits.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Run_AutoCAD_on_Integrated_Graphics_iGPU\"><\/span>Can You Run AutoCAD on Integrated Graphics (iGPU)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You absolutely can! AutoCAD scales mostly with CPU performance, and if you\u2019re not a tremendously demanding user \u2014 or are just working on relatively simple 2D projects and drawings \u2014 an iGPU will definitely suffice.<\/p>\n<p>Still, as your workflow evolves, you <em>might <\/em>encounter a GPU-related bottleneck further down the line.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_You\"><\/span>Over to You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>Have you ever used AutoCAD and, if so, on what kind of machine? What was that experience like? Let us know in the <a href=\"#comments\">comment<\/a> section down below and, in case you need any help, head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">our forum<\/a> and ask away!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Autodesk's AutoCAD needs no introduction. It is, in many ways, the industry standard for computer-aided design and drafting, and has stood the test of time for a very good reason. It was released all the way back in December of 1982 which means that it's been around for over four decades \u2014 a staggering bit...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2346,"featured_media":22342,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[177,112],"tags":[227,270],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22341"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2346"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22341"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22341\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22427,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22341\/revisions\/22427"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22342"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22341"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22341"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22341"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}