Three Official Recommended Configurations for Revit 2020
Revit 2020
Minimum: Entry-Level Configuration
Operating System¹
Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit
· Windows 10 Enterprise Edition
· Windows 10 Professional Edition
Note: Microsoft® Windows® 7 SP1 64-bit (Enterprise, Ultimate, and Professional editions) is supported but not recommended.
CPU Type
Single-core or multi-core Intel® processor using SSE2 technology; Xeon® or i-Series processors, or AMD® equivalent. Highest CPU clock speed recommended.
Autodesk® Revit® software utilizes multiple cores for various tasks.
Memory
8 GB RAM
· Typically sufficient for editing a single model with a maximum size of approximately 100 MB on disk. This is based on internal testing and user feedback. Resource usage and performance may vary depending on the model.
· Models created in previous versions may require additional memory during the one-time upgrade process.
Video Display Resolution
Minimum:
1280 x 1024, true color
Maximum:
Ultra-high definition (4K) monitor
Video Adapter
Basic Graphics:
24-bit color display adapter
Advanced Graphics:
DirectX® compatible graphics card with Shader Model 3; DirectX 11 support recommended
Disk Space
30 GB of available disk space
Media
Download or install from DVD9 or USB drive
Pointing Device
Microsoft Mouse or 3Dconnexion® compatible device
Browser
Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 10 or higher
Connection
Internet connection required for license registration and downloading essential components
Revit 2020
Value: Balanced Price and Performance
Operating System¹
Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit
· Windows 10 Enterprise Edition
· Windows 10 Professional Edition
CPU Type
Multi-core Intel® Xeon®, i-Series processors, or AMD® equivalent with SSE2 technology. Highest CPU clock speed recommended.
Autodesk® Revit® software efficiently uses multiple cores for multitasking.
Memory
16 GB RAM
· Typically sufficient for editing a single model up to approximately 300 MB on disk. Based on internal testing and customer reports, resource usage varies per model.
· Models from older versions may require additional memory during upgrade.
Video Display Resolution
Minimum:
1680 x 1050, true color
Maximum:
Ultra-high definition (4K) monitor
Video Adapter
DirectX 11 compatible graphics card with Shader Model 5 support
Disk Space
30 GB of available disk space
Media
Download or install from DVD9 or USB drive
Pointing Device
Microsoft Mouse or 3Dconnexion compatible device
Browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or higher
Connection
Internet connection required for license registration and component downloads
Revit 2020
Performance: Large and Complex Models
Operating System¹
Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit
· Windows 10 Enterprise Edition
· Windows 10 Professional Edition
CPU Type
Multi-core Intel Xeon, i-Series processors, or AMD equivalent with SSE2 technology. Highest CPU clock speed recommended.
Autodesk® Revit® software uses multiple cores to handle intensive tasks.
Memory
32 GB RAM
· Sufficient for editing large models up to approximately 700 MB on disk. Resource usage varies by model, based on internal testing and user feedback.
· Models from earlier versions may require additional memory for one-time upgrades.
Video Display Resolution
Minimum:
1920 x 1200, true color
Maximum:
Ultra-high definition (4K) monitor
Video Adapter
DirectX 11 compatible graphics card with Shader Model 5 support
Disk Space
· 30 GB of available disk space
· 10,000+ RPM hard drive (recommended for point cloud interaction) or solid-state drive
Media
Download or install from DVD9 or USB drive
Pointing Device
Microsoft Mouse or 3Dconnexion compatible device
Browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or higher
Connection
Internet connection required for license registration and essential component downloads
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