{"id":22357,"date":"2023-05-04T16:22:42","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T14:22:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=22357"},"modified":"2023-08-27T15:56:35","modified_gmt":"2023-08-27T13:56:35","slug":"fusion-360-system-requirements-pc-recommendations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/fusion-360-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/","title":{"rendered":"Fusion 360 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-6681c9cf6bd83\" 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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System Requirements\">Fusion 360 Official 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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fusion-360-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Recommended_system_requirements_for_complex_modeling_and_processing\" title=\"Recommended system requirements for complex modeling and processing:\">Recommended system requirements for complex modeling and processing:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fusion-360-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Our_Take_On_the_Official_Fusion_360_System_Requirements\" title=\"Our Take On the Official Fusion 360 System Requirements\">Our Take On the Official Fusion 360 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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fusion-360-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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fusion-360-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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fusion-360-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#RAM_Memory_Requirements\" title=\"RAM (Memory) Requirements\">RAM (Memory) 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\/fusion-360-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Our_PC_Build_Recommendations_for_Fusion_360\" title=\"Our PC Build Recommendations for Fusion 360\">Our PC Build Recommendations for Fusion 360<\/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\/fusion-360-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Entry-level_Fusion_360_PC_Build_at_700\" title=\"Entry-level Fusion 360 PC Build at $700\">Entry-level Fusion 360 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\/fusion-360-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Mid-range_Fusion_360_PC_Build_at_1000\" title=\"Mid-range Fusion 360 PC Build at $1000\">Mid-range Fusion 360 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\/fusion-360-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#High-End_Fusion_360_PC_Build_at_1500\" title=\"High-End Fusion 360 PC Build at $1500\">High-End Fusion 360 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\/fusion-360-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#How_to_Check_Your_Current_Specs_to_See_if_You_Can_Run_Fusion_360\" title=\"How to Check Your Current Specs to See if You Can Run Fusion 360\">How to Check Your Current Specs to See if You Can Run Fusion 360<\/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\/fusion-360-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#How_to_Upgrade_Your_PC_to_Run_Fusion_360_Faster\" title=\"How to Upgrade Your PC to Run Fusion 360 Faster\">How to Upgrade Your PC to Run Fusion 360 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\/fusion-360-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Is_Fusion_360_Optimized_for_Apple_Silicon_Devices\" title=\"Is Fusion 360 Optimized for Apple Silicon Devices?\">Is Fusion 360 Optimized for Apple Silicon Devices?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fusion-360-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-15\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fusion-360-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#How_Much_RAM_Do_You_Need_for_Fusion_360\" title=\"How Much RAM Do You Need for Fusion 360?\">How Much RAM Do You Need for Fusion 360?<\/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\/fusion-360-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Is_Fusion_360_Better_Than_Solidworks\" title=\"Is Fusion 360 Better Than Solidworks?\">Is Fusion 360 Better Than Solidworks?<\/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\/fusion-360-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Is_Fusion_360_CPU_or_GPU_Intensive\" title=\"Is Fusion 360 CPU or GPU Intensive?\">Is Fusion 360 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-18\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fusion-360-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Do_I_Need_a_Workstation_GPU_for_Fusion_360\" title=\"Do I Need a Workstation GPU for Fusion 360?\">Do I Need a Workstation GPU for Fusion 360?<\/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\/fusion-360-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Does_Fusion_360_Require_a_Good_PC\" title=\"Does Fusion 360 Require a Good PC?\">Does Fusion 360 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-20\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fusion-360-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Is_Fusion_360_Difficult_to_Learn\" title=\"Is Fusion 360 Difficult to Learn?\">Is Fusion 360 Difficult to Learn?<\/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\/fusion-360-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Is_Fusion_360_Free\" title=\"Is Fusion 360 Free?\">Is Fusion 360 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\/fusion-360-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Is_Fusion_360_Easier_Than_Solidworks\" title=\"Is Fusion 360 Easier Than Solidworks?\">Is Fusion 360 Easier Than Solidworks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fusion-360-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Can_You_Run_Fusion_360_on_Integrated_Graphics_iGPU\" title=\"Can You Run Fusion 360 on Integrated Graphics (iGPU)?\">Can You Run Fusion 360 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-24\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/fusion-360-system-requirements-pc-recommendations\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Fusion 360 is one of the leading computer-aided design programs for manufacturing, modeling, engineering, product and printed circuit board design, and everything in between.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22363\" style=\"width: 1029px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22363\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22363\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Fusion-360-Display.jpg\" alt=\"Fusion 360 Display\" width=\"1029\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Fusion-360-Display.jpg 1029w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Fusion-360-Display-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Fusion-360-Display-1024x497.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Fusion-360-Display-768x372.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1029px) 100vw, 1029px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22363\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22363 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201029%20499%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Fusion 360 Display\" width=\"1029\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201029%20499%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1029w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1029px) 100vw, 1029px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Fusion-360-Display.jpg 1029w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Fusion-360-Display-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Fusion-360-Display-1024x497.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Fusion-360-Display-768x372.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Fusion-360-Display.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22363\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/overview?term=1-YEAR&amp;tab=subscription\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Autodesk<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>It was released back in July of 2013 and had quickly risen to prominence because of its phenomenal featureset and, compared to some other options on the market, <em>ease of use<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>But because it covers such a wide gamut of professions and use-cases, one cannot help but wonder: <strong>what kind of computer do you need to fully harness its potential?<\/strong> Is it as demanding as it sounds?<\/p>\n<p>CAD software is sort of finicky when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-pc-for-cad-autocad-solidworks\/\">system requirements<\/a>. Most of them scale incredibly well with CPU performance but, depending on your workflow and the complexity of your projects, you might also need ample amounts of RAM and, in some cases, a pretty expensive graphics card.<\/p>\n<p>So what about Fusion 360? Is it as demanding as some other options on the market?<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a closer look.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E5RJK-WH6M0\" 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\/E5RJK-WH6M0\" 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=\"Fusion_360_Official_System_Requirements\"><\/span>Fusion 360 Official System Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The official system requirements for Fusion 360 are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Operating System<\/strong>: macOS [Ventura, Monterey, or Big Sur] or Windows 11\/Windows 10 (Version 1809 or newer)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Processor<\/strong>: 64-bit CPU (Intel or AMD); 4 cores or greater; 1.7 Ghz or greater \/ Intel-based Mac devices or Apple Silicon ones (Fusion 360 still has to be emulated through Rosetta 2)<\/li>\n<li><strong>RAM<\/strong>: 4GB as a minimum, with 8GB and 16GB being recommended<\/li>\n<li><strong>Graphics Card<\/strong>: Dedicated graphics card with 1GB or more of VRAM \/ Integrated graphics cards with 6GB or more of RAM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage<\/strong>: 8.5 GB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommended_system_requirements_for_complex_modeling_and_processing\"><\/span>Recommended system requirements for complex modeling and processing:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you plan on tackling more complex projects, Autodesk recommends the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Processor<\/strong>: 3 GHz or greater with 6 or more cores<\/li>\n<li><strong>RAM<\/strong>: 8GB as a minimum with 16GB being recommended<\/li>\n<li><strong>Graphics Card<\/strong>: Dedicated GPU with 4 GB or more VRAM (DirectX 11)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Take_On_the_Official_Fusion_360_System_Requirements\"><\/span>Our Take On the Official Fusion 360 System Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They\u2019re about as vague as it gets \u2014 which, frankly, was to be expected.<\/p>\n<p>With so many different systems and use-cases out there, Autodesk can only account for so much. Listed above are the system requirements necessary to <em>run<\/em> Fusion 360, but whether or not those components can deliver an enjoyable user experience is heavily up for debate.<\/p>\n<p>It also depends on the complexity of your projects. Some folks just want to dabble in Fusion 360 or are just starting out. They don\u2019t <em>need<\/em> the latest and greatest components money can buy.<\/p>\n<p>Others, however, are seasoned veterans and the speed at which they can complete their projects is of the utmost importance as their livelihood, in one way or another, depends on it.<\/p>\n<p>So what kind of hardware do you <em>really<\/em> need in order to run Fusion 360 and get stellar results\/performance?<\/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<div id=\"attachment_22364\" style=\"width: 1638px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22364\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22364\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/CPU-Showcase.jpg\" alt=\"CPU Showcase\" width=\"1638\" height=\"879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/CPU-Showcase.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/CPU-Showcase-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/CPU-Showcase-1024x550.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/CPU-Showcase-768x412.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/CPU-Showcase-1536x824.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22364\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22364 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\/05\/CPU-Showcase.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/CPU-Showcase-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/CPU-Showcase-1024x550.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/CPU-Showcase-768x412.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/CPU-Showcase-1536x824.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/CPU-Showcase.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22364\" 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>Fusion 360, as is the case with most other CAD software, scales primarily with the performance of your CPU.<\/p>\n<p>Most of its operations are single-threaded, which means that buying a processor with high single-core performance (and high clock speeds) will result in the best possible experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Going with a six- or eight-core CPU (or higher) should be your target.<\/strong> Intel still has the lead when it comes to single-core performance, so one of its top-of-the-line Core i7 processors (like the Core i7-12700) would provide you the most \u201cbang-for-the-buck.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Single-core performance is \u201cking\u201d when it comes to modeling and general work in Fusion 360. Rendering, however, will tax your CPU to its absolute maximum, so having more cores and more threads will definitely come in clutch.<\/p>\n<p>AMD Ryzen processors are also a very solid option, especially considering their price-to-performance ratio and recent <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/what-is-cpu-ipc\/\">IPC improvements<\/a>.<\/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<div id=\"attachment_22365\" style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22365\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22365\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/GPU-Showcase.jpg\" alt=\"GPU Showcase\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/GPU-Showcase.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/GPU-Showcase-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/GPU-Showcase-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/GPU-Showcase-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/GPU-Showcase-1536x768.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22365\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22365 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\/05\/GPU-Showcase.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/GPU-Showcase-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/GPU-Showcase-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/GPU-Showcase-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/GPU-Showcase-1536x768.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/GPU-Showcase.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22365\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/rog.asus.com\/articles\/gaming-graphics-cards\/asus-and-rog-bring-amds-rejuvinated-radeon-rx-6000-cards-to-your-next-pc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ROG ASUS<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Having a dedicated graphics card for Fusion 360 <em>can<\/em> come in clutch, but only if you\u2019re working on moderately complex designs and drawings. As already mentioned, Fusion 360 scales primarily with your CPU, so the graphics card, at least in this case, is more of an afterthought.<\/p>\n<p>You can, by all means, work in Fusion 360 on a system that has integrated graphics \u2014 they\u2019ll more than suffice. Still, budget-friendly, entry-level GPUs are pretty affordable these days, so there\u2019s really no reason why you <em>shouldn\u2019t<\/em> buy one.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019ll definitely help out with viewport performance, textures, reflections, shadows, and so on and so forth.<\/p>\n<p>In other words: <strong>a dedicated graphics card <em>will<\/em> offer better overall performance, but only for demanding, layered projects.<\/strong> Working in Fusion 360 with an iGPU isn\u2019t all that recommended, but it <em>is<\/em> possible.<\/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<div id=\"attachment_22366\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22366\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22366\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/RAM-Showcase.jpg\" alt=\"RAM Showcase\" width=\"1500\" height=\"933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/RAM-Showcase.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/RAM-Showcase-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/RAM-Showcase-1024x637.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/RAM-Showcase-768x478.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22366\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22366 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\/05\/RAM-Showcase.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/RAM-Showcase-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/RAM-Showcase-1024x637.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/RAM-Showcase-768x478.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/RAM-Showcase.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22366\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gskill.com\/product\/165\/166\/1618390550\/F4-5066C20D-16GTZR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gskill<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>We cannot suggest going with less than 16 GB of RAM (preferably running in <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/single-vs-dual-channel-ram\/\">dual channel<\/a>). That should be considered as the bare minimum for any kind of creative workflow, be it CAD, design, video editing, 3D modeling, or what have you.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22367\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Single-vs-Dual-Channel-Configuration.jpg\" alt=\"Single vs Dual Channel Configuration\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Single-vs-Dual-Channel-Configuration.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Single-vs-Dual-Channel-Configuration-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Single-vs-Dual-Channel-Configuration-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Single-vs-Dual-Channel-Configuration-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Single-vs-Dual-Channel-Configuration-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22367 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=\"Single vs Dual Channel Configuration\" 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\/05\/Single-vs-Dual-Channel-Configuration.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Single-vs-Dual-Channel-Configuration-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Single-vs-Dual-Channel-Configuration-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Single-vs-Dual-Channel-Configuration-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Single-vs-Dual-Channel-Configuration-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Single-vs-Dual-Channel-Configuration.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>It gives you just enough headroom to multitask while also providing enough memory for your main program to run without issue.<\/p>\n<p>If working in Fusion 360 is your main concern, 16GB will be enough. If, however, you plan on using multiple <em>different<\/em> applications \u2014 with differing system requirements \u2014 then going with 32GB might be a wise choice.<\/p>\n<p>That way you\u2019d futureproof your system and have stellar, slowdown-free performance no matter the complexity of your projects.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_PC_Build_Recommendations_for_Fusion_360\"><\/span>Our PC Build Recommendations for Fusion 360<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fusion 360, based on all metrics, is far from a resource hog. Then again, it also depends on what exactly you're working on and just how layered and complex it is.<\/p>\n<p>Some drawings\/models won't tax your system all that much. Others, however, will push your system to its limits (we're primarily talking about professional use here).<\/p>\n<p>Most people will jump in and out of Fusion 360, utilize many different programs, and harness as many software suites as their work demands them to.<\/p>\n<p>And so, with all of that being said, here are three different PC builds \u2014 for three entirely different budgets \u2014 that will all run Fusion 360 and deliver the kind of experience you're after:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entry-level_Fusion_360_PC_Build_at_700\"><\/span>Entry-level Fusion 360 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<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mid-range_Fusion_360_PC_Build_at_1000\"><\/span>Mid-range Fusion 360 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<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High-End_Fusion_360_PC_Build_at_1500\"><\/span>High-End Fusion 360 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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_Your_Current_Specs_to_See_if_You_Can_Run_Fusion_360\"><\/span>How to Check Your Current Specs to See if You Can Run Fusion 360<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There's a very high likelihood that your existing PC can already run Fusion 360 quite well.<\/p>\n<p>If you're unsure of whether or not it meets the necessary requirements, give the <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-check-your-pcs-specs\/\">following article<\/a> a read.<\/p>\n<p>It'll guide you through the whole process and pinpoint any potential bottlenecks you might be facing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Upgrade_Your_PC_to_Run_Fusion_360_Faster\"><\/span>How to Upgrade Your PC to Run Fusion 360 Faster<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you're looking to upgrade your existing computer in order to run Fusion 360, we suggest you read our in-depth <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-to-upgrade-your-pc-beginners-guide\/\">beginner's guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It'll guide you through the whole process one step at a time and highlight the most important aspects of upgrading one\u2019s computer \u2014 be it for Fusion 360 or any other piece of software.<\/p>\n<p>And, as always, in case you run into any kind of hurdle or issue, feel free to reach out on <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">our forum<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Fusion_360_Optimized_for_Apple_Silicon_Devices\"><\/span>Is Fusion 360 Optimized for Apple Silicon Devices?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not yet, unfortunately. You can still use it on Apple Silicon devices, but it\u2019ll have to run through the Rosetta 2 emulation layer which <em>will<\/em> incur a performance penalty. Still, it\u2019s not as bad as it sounds \u2014 far from it, in fact.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22370\" style=\"width: 1898px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22370\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22370\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/AutoCAD-M1-Support.jpg\" alt=\"AutoCAD M1 Support\" width=\"1898\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/AutoCAD-M1-Support.jpg 1898w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/AutoCAD-M1-Support-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/AutoCAD-M1-Support-1024x359.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/AutoCAD-M1-Support-768x269.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/AutoCAD-M1-Support-1536x539.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1898px) 100vw, 1898px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22370\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22370 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201898%20666%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"AutoCAD M1 Support\" width=\"1898\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201898%20666%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1898w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1898px) 100vw, 1898px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/AutoCAD-M1-Support.jpg 1898w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/AutoCAD-M1-Support-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/AutoCAD-M1-Support-1024x359.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/AutoCAD-M1-Support-768x269.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/AutoCAD-M1-Support-1536x539.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/AutoCAD-M1-Support.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22370\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/isapplesiliconready.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">isapplesiliconready<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>The good news, however, is that Autodesk is hard at work and plans on releasing <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forums.autodesk.com\/t5\/fusion-360-support\/running-fusion-360-with-rosetta-2-on-apple-arm-based-m1-chipsets\/td-p\/9876850\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>a native version<\/strong><\/a><strong> of Fusion 360 for M1- and M2-based devices in the next couple of months (Summer 2023).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, you\u2019ll have to make due with the emulated version. Not ideal, but, one could argue, it\u2019s far from a dealbreaker.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9Jgty4QDtss\" 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\/9Jgty4QDtss\" 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 Fusion 360 and all that it entails:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_RAM_Do_You_Need_for_Fusion_360\"><\/span>How Much RAM Do You Need for Fusion 360?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>8GB of RAM will be enough for small, relatively simple projects and drawings. If you want a bit of headroom \u2014 and, frankly, you should \u2014 going with 16GB of RAM running in dual channel would be the best option.<\/p>\n<p>This is especially true if you have the tendency to multitask and want to have multiple different programs open at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>16GB, in all fairness, should be considered the <em>minimum <\/em>for any kind of CAD work, regardless of its complexity.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a professional \u2014 or want to become one \u2014 don\u2019t skimp out on the RAM and, if possible, go with 32GB.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Fusion_360_Better_Than_Solidworks\"><\/span>Is Fusion 360 Better Than Solidworks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It's not better, but it <em>is <\/em>easier to use and master. There's a sizable overlap when it comes to their features, but their learning curves differ quite a lot.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re just starting out, we suggest going with Fusion 360, and then, over time, as your projects evolve and grow, mastering Solidworks will be a lot easier as you\u2019ll already have a fair bit of experience.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zKTJjwmRfAs\" 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\/zKTJjwmRfAs\" 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_Fusion_360_CPU_or_GPU_Intensive\"><\/span>Is Fusion 360 CPU or GPU Intensive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fusion 360 is only CPU intensive \u2014 it does <em>not<\/em> scale with the performance of your GPU at all. You should, therefore, invest in a powerful processor instead of spending an absurd amount of money on a dedicated graphics card.<\/p>\n<p>Still, an entry-level model with, say, 4GB of VRAM <em>could <\/em>come in the clutch once your projects become more complex and you start using numerous different GPU-heavy effects.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_Need_a_Workstation_GPU_for_Fusion_360\"><\/span>Do I Need a Workstation GPU for Fusion 360?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Far from it! Fusion 360 is CPU reliant, which means that it can run on even <em>integrated <\/em>graphics, let alone <em>budget-dedicated <\/em>ones.<\/p>\n<p>Buying a beefy graphics card \u2014 be it a workstation like an NVIDIA Quadro or an AMD PRO \u2014 would, in that sense, be a total waste of money.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Fusion_360_Require_a_Good_PC\"><\/span>Does Fusion 360 Require a Good PC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not at all. It <em>does<\/em> scale nicely with CPU performance but it is by no means as demanding as some other options on the market.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s pretty well optimized and can be fully harnessed on a very wide range of systems.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A5bc9c3S12g\" 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\/A5bc9c3S12g\" 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_Fusion_360_Difficult_to_Learn\"><\/span>Is Fusion 360 Difficult to Learn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s amongst the easiest programs to master of its kind.<\/p>\n<p>That doesn't mean it's easy to learn or master <em>in general<\/em>, though. It is widely used in a myriad of different (professional) workflows and, as such, has quite a steep learning curve.<\/p>\n<p>You can't just open it up and create something out of the blue and, frankly, any slightly more complex endeavor will require quite a bit of expertise.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Fusion_360_Free\"><\/span>Is Fusion 360 Free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Autodesk Fusion 360 can be downloaded for free as long as it's for personal, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/personal#:~:text=Is%20Fusion%20360%20free%20online,based%2C%20non%2Dcommercial%20projects.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">non-commercial use<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22368\" style=\"width: 1898px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22368\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22368\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Fusion-360-free-version.jpg\" alt=\"Fusion 360 free version\" width=\"1898\" height=\"755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Fusion-360-free-version.jpg 1898w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Fusion-360-free-version-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Fusion-360-free-version-1024x407.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Fusion-360-free-version-768x306.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Fusion-360-free-version-1536x611.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1898px) 100vw, 1898px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22368\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22368 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201898%20755%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Fusion 360 free version\" width=\"1898\" height=\"755\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201898%20755%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1898w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1898px) 100vw, 1898px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Fusion-360-free-version.jpg 1898w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Fusion-360-free-version-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Fusion-360-free-version-1024x407.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Fusion-360-free-version-768x306.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Fusion-360-free-version-1536x611.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/05\/Fusion-360-free-version.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-22368\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/personal\" target=\"_blank\">Autodesk<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>This version doesn't come with all features as the full, paid one, but it's still surprisingly robust and capable.<\/p>\n<p>And, as is so often the case, you can download a free 30-day trial and test out Fusion 360 to your heart's content before splurging $545 for an annual license.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Fusion_360_Easier_Than_Solidworks\"><\/span>Is Fusion 360 Easier Than Solidworks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is, but it\u2019s still relatively difficult to master and has a somewhat steep learning curve.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not <em>as<\/em> complex or feature-rich as Solidworks, which <em>does<\/em> make it a bit more palatable, but it also depends on the complexity of your projects and whether or not you have any pre-existing knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>In any case, if you\u2019re just starting out, we suggest reading and watching as many online tutorials as you possibly can (YouTube is littered with them) and perhaps even enrolling in a course.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019ll ease the whole process and provide you with a much firmer foundation on which you\u2019ll then be able to build as time goes on.<\/p>\n<p>Either way, both programs have their pros and cons much like they both have their use-cases \u2014 and deficiencies.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Run_Fusion_360_on_Integrated_Graphics_iGPU\"><\/span>Can You Run Fusion 360 on Integrated Graphics (iGPU)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You absolutely can! In fact, seeing how Fusion 360 scales primarily with your CPU, you don\u2019t really need a beastly dedicated graphics card to make the most out of it.<\/p>\n<p>Still, having at least 4GB of VRAM <em>can<\/em> come in handy if you start adding GPU-heavy effects and handling big assemblies and renders.<\/p>\n<p>You can also disable all GPU-heavy effects like shadows, ambient occlusion, and others when modeling. That can yield a tremendous boost in performance if you're running Fusion 360 on integrated graphics.<\/p>\n<p>So it\u2019s definitely possible, albeit only if you\u2019re a beginner or aren\u2019t dealing with highly demanding projects.<\/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 Fusion 360 and, if so, on what kind of system? 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>Fusion 360 is one of the leading computer-aided design programs for manufacturing, modeling, engineering, product and printed circuit board design, and everything in between. 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