The system requirements for SOLIDWORKS depend on your version and use case, ranging from minimum to optimal configurations for best performance.
- Operating System: Windows 11, 64-bit (supported for SOLIDWORKS 2023, 2024, and 2025). Windows 10, 64-bit, is also supported but will reach End of Life after SOLIDWORKS 2025[1].
- Processor: 3.3 GHz or higher, Intel or AMD with x86_64 (Intel 64 or AMD64) architecture is required. For advanced performance and simulation work, 13th or 14th generation Intel Core i7/i9 or AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs are recommended[3][4].
- RAM: 16 GB or more is the minimum. 32 GB is recommended for most users, and 64 GB or more for heavy simulation or large assemblies[4][6].
- Graphics Card: Certified cards and drivers are required. NVIDIA RTX (6GB or more GPU RAM) is recommended for robust modeling and simulation tasks[5][6].
- Hard Drive: Solid State Drive (SSD) recommended for optimal performance; 512GB or more is typical, with at least 20GB free for installations[2][4][6].
- Microsoft Office: Excel and Word 2016, 2019, or 2021 are supported for related features like design tables or bills of materials. MS Office 2024 support will be included in SW 2025 SP3[1][3].
- SQL Server (if using PDM or related data management): SQL Server 2019 CU22 is required for SOLIDWORKS 2025[1][3].
- Internet Connection: Reliable broadband (minimum 10 Mbps) for installation and certain features[2].
For the best performance, use the latest certified GPU drivers, consider upgrading RAM for large assemblies or simulation, and use SSD storage to speed up loading and saving files. Always verify that your system components are on the SOLIDWORKS hardware certification list for optimal support.
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