System requirements for Varjo Aero
On this page you can find the system requirements for Varjo Aero.
System requirements with Varjo Reality Cloud
Hardware requirements
These are the hardware requirements for Varjo Aero when running applications locally. Note that system requirements are lower with Varjo Reality Cloud.
Desktop computers
These are the hardware requirements when using Aero with a desktop computer:
| Component | Recommended | Minimum |
| Processor (CPU) | 4-core CPU
One of the following or better: |
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| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
| Graphics card (GPU)1 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada NVIDIA RTX A4000 NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA RTX A2000 NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 |
| Storage space2 | 2 GB | |
| Video output | 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 | |
| USB connectivity | 1 x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1 | |
| Operating system | Windows 10 (64-bit) Windows 11 |
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1 Aero is compatible with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20- and 30-series GPUs that meet the minimum requirements. Note that AMD graphics cards are currently not supported.
2 Storage space required to install Varjo Base.
For recommended desktop computer models and configurations, see Varjo-Ready computers for Varjo Aero.
Laptop computers
Varjo Aero is compatible with high-end mobile workstations and laptop computers. For recommended laptop configurations, see Varjo-Ready computers for Varjo Aero.
| Note about laptop graphics cards
Laptop graphics cards with identical names can perform differently depending on factors such as the thermal design of the laptop and amount of memory on the card. Some key terms to keep in mind when comparing graphics cards:
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These are the hardware requirements when using Varjo Aero with a laptop computer:
| Component | Recommended |
| Processor (CPU) | High-end mobile CPU with 4 cores or more |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB |
| Graphics card (GPU)1 | High-end NVIDIA Ada generation laptop GPU with a Total Graphics Power (TGP) of 115W or more:
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 High-end NVIDIA Ampere generation laptop GPU with a Total Graphics Power (TGP) of 135W or more: NVIDIA Geforce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU |
| Storage space2 | 2 GB |
| Connectivity | Option A. Using the laptop adapter sold separately in Varjo Store:
1 x USB-C 3.1 port Note that the USB port on the laptop must be routed directly to the dedicated NVIDIA GPU and include support for Alternate Mode. Option B. Using a third-party Mini DisplayPort–DisplayPort adapter: 1 x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1 port Note that the adapter must support 8k video and DisplayPort 1.4 with Display Stream Compression (DSC). See a list of tested and compatible adapters. |
| Operating system | Windows 10 (64-bit) Windows 11 |
1 While mobile and desktop GPUs may have identical product names, performance is significantly lower when using mobile GPUs. Note that AMD graphics cards are currently not supported.
2 Storage space required to install Varjo Base.
Note that laptop GPUs have limited processing power compared to desktop GPUs. For the best possible experience, we recommend running simple applications when using a laptop.
Read more about how to optimize application performance by adjusting the image quality settings in Varjo Base.
Compatible computers
For recommended laptop models and configurations, see Varjo-Ready computers for Varjo Aero.
Software requirements
The following software is required to use Aero.
Note that your computer must be connected to the internet when using Aero.
An offline subscription for Aero is available for enterprise customers with special requirements for high-security environments. If you require an offline subscription for Aero, please contact Varjo sales for more information.
| Software |
Requirement | Where to get it |
| Varjo Base | v. 3.4 or later | Download Varjo Base
Note that you will need a Varjo Account to download Varjo Base. |
| Windows OS version | Windows 10: v. 1809 or later
Windows 11:v. 21H2 or later |
Windows 10: Navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
Windows 11: Navigate to Settings > Windows Update. |
| NVIDIA GPU driver | We recommend using the latest version. | Download from NVIDIA |
| SteamVR1 | We recommend using the latest version. | 1. Download the Steam desktop application 2. Create a Steam account 3. Download SteamVR (For offline use, install SteamVR for Enterprise / Government use instead) |
1 The SteamVR software is required when using SteamVR™ Tracking.
Network requirements
Read more about the network requirements for Varjo software.
System requirements with Varjo Reality Cloud
With Varjo Reality Cloud, graphics rendering for your application is moved into the cloud. This allows for lower hardware requirements compared to rendering on your local computer.
Read more about system requirements for Varjo Reality Cloud.