System requirements for XR-3 and VR-3
On this page you can find the system requirements for XR-3 and VR-3.
System requirements with Varjo Reality Cloud
Hardware requirements
These are the hardware requirements for XR-3 and VR-3 when running applications locally. Note that system requirements are lower with Varjo Reality Cloud.
Desktop computers
See below for hardware requirements when using XR-3 and VR-3 with a desktop computer.
| Component | Recommended | Minimum |
| Processor (CPU) | Premium 8-core CPU
One of the following or better: |
8-core CPU
One of the following or better: |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB | |
| Graphics card (GPU)1 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada NVIDIA RTX A6000 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 |
| Storage space2 | 2 GB | |
| Video output | 2 x DisplayPort 1.4 | |
| USB connectivity | 2 x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1 | |
| Operating system | Windows 10 (64-bit) Windows 11 |
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1 AMD graphics cards are currently not supported.
2 Storage space required to install Varjo Base.
Laptop computers
| 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 XR-3 and VR-3 with a laptop computer:
| Component | Recommended |
| Processor (CPU) | 8-core CPU
One of the following or better: |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB |
| Graphics card (GPU)1 | High-end NVIDIA Ada generation laptop GPU with a Total Graphics Power (TGP) of 150W or more:
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 High-end NVIDIA Ampere generation laptop GPU with a Total Graphics Power (TGP) of 165W or more: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
| Storage space2 | 2 GB |
| Connectivity | Option 1. Using two third-party Mini DisplayPort–DisplayPort adapters:
2 x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1 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. Option 2. Using two Varjo laptop adapters sold separately: 2 x USB-C 3.0/3.1, with support for Alternate Mode Option 3. Combination of Option A and Option B, using one third-party Mini DisplayPort–DisplayPort adapter and one Varjo laptop adapter: 1 x Mini DisplayPort In all options, note the following requirements for the ports:
See Cabling options for XR-3 and VR-3 for illustrations of the connectivity options. |
| 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
XR-3 and VR-3 are compatible with a broad range of Windows computers. See examples of tested computers and motherboards.
Software requirements
The following software is required to use XR-3 and VR-3:
| Software |
Requirement | Where to get it |
| Varjo Base | Varjo Base 3.0 or later is required. We recommend using the latest version. | Download Varjo Base
Note that you will need a Varjo Account to download Varjo Base. |
| Varjo Subscription | Varjo XR Subscription is required to use XR-3.
Varjo VR or XR Subscription is required to use VR-3. Note that your computer needs to be connected to internet when using XR and VR subscriptions. An offline subscription is available for enterprise customers with special requirements for high-security environments. |
Read more at varjo.com/subscriptions. |
| 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.