Prerequisites For Bentley Desktop Applications V8 11 07 03 Work [2026 Update]

| Component | Minimum (Light 2D) | Recommended (Typical 3D/Modeling) | Optimal (Large assemblies/Rendering) | |---|---|---|---| | | 2.0+ GHz dual-core | 3.0+ GHz quad-core (Intel Core i7 / Xeon) | 3.5+ GHz high-frequency (single-thread critical) | | RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB or higher | | Storage | 10 GB free HDD | 256 GB SSD (NVMe preferred) | 512 GB NVMe SSD | | GPU | Integrated Intel HD 4000+ | NVIDIA Quadro P1000 / RTX A2000 | NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000+ | | VRAM | 512 MB | 4 GB | 8 GB+ | | Display | 1920×1080 | 1920×1080 (dual monitor) | 3840×2160 (4K) | | Network | 100 Mbps | 1 Gbps (for network workspaces/DGN) | 10 Gbps / low latency |

The following hardware specifications are recommended for optimal performance: | Component | Minimum (Light 2D) | Recommended

: Includes both the core and localized versions for scripting and automation. : A critical environment for running the core

If you are an IT administrator, BIM manager, or CAD technician preparing a deployment, failing to meet these prerequisites will result in installation failures, licensing errors, or application crashes during dynamic view operations. or CAD technician preparing a deployment

Required for processing data within Bentley's XML-based configuration files.

: A critical environment for running the core application logic.