System Requirements
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Your lightweight early-stage design companion integrated with SketchUp for a seamless workflow.
Complete professional visualization software for architects, designers, and visualization specialists.
Lumion View
Now available in Early Access to all Lumion Pro subscribers, Lumion View enables you to visualize your designs in real time, directly inside SketchUp.
As a CAD-specific plug-in, Lumion View is a lightweight tool with lower download size and system requirements compared to Lumion Pro.
Internet connection
The PC running Lumion View must be connected to the internet.
Operating system
Up-to-date Windows 10 64-bit (version 2004) or newer
Graphics card
Ray tracing-capable integrated GPU—such as Intel Arc or Radeon 760M and newer with a Passmark score of 5,500 or higher.
Example: Intel Core Ultra 5 135H or Ryzen 7640U
CPU (processor)
Intel/AMD processor scoring a single thread CPUMark of 2,500 or higher.
System memory (RAM)
16 GB
Hard drive space
300 MB free disk space
Note
4K rendering is not possible for the minimum system requirements listed here.
Internet connection
The PC running Lumion View must be connected to the internet.
Operating system
Up-to-date Windows 10 64-bit (version 2004) or newer
Graphics card
Ray tracing-capable dedicated GPU with a Passmark score of 10,000 or higher.
Example: RTX 2060 (6GB)
CPU (processor)
Intel/AMD processor scoring a single thread CPUMark of 2,600 or higher
System memory (RAM)
16 GB
Hard drive space
300 MB free disk space
Internet connection
The PC running Lumion View must be connected to the internet.
Operating system
Up-to-date Windows 10 64-bit (version 2004) or newer
Graphics card
Ray tracing-capable dedicated GPU with a Passmark score of 14,000 or higher.
Example: RTX 3060 (12GB)
CPU (processor)
Intel/AMD processor scoring a single thread CPUMark of 3,000 or higher
System memory (RAM)
32 GB
Hard drive space
300 MB free disk space
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Designed for speed and simplicity, Lumion View is your real-time rendering companion inside SketchUp. See changes instantly, test ideas on the fly, and keep your workflow smooth—without ever leaving SketchUp.
Available now in Early Access for all Lumion Pro subscribers. More CAD and BIM integrations coming soon. Join the waitlist to stay in the loop.
Lumion Pro
As a 3D rendering program, Lumion Pro is different from other CAD software as it relies primarily on having an excellent graphics card.
This is especially important for Lumion Pro’s high-end features.
Lumion Pro requires a computer with a fast graphics card, plenty of memory, and an internet connection. Check the requirements below for a complete breakdown.
If you are looking to purchase a new PC, start here.
This configuration is not recommended, as it can only handle simple projects.
For simple projects like a small park or residential building using Lumion models and textures.
This configuration will not smoothly support Lumion Pro's high-end features.
We recommend upgrading if your system is near these minimum requirements.
Internet connection
The PC running Lumion must be connected to the internet.
Operating system
Up-to-date Windows 10 64-bit (version 2004) or newer
Graphics card
GPU scoring a G3DMark of 8,000 or higher with up-to-date drivers. (Such as the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, Quadro K6000, AMD Radeon RX 580, or better)
Graphics card memory
6 GB or more*
CPU (processor)
Intel/AMD processor scoring a single thread CPUMark of 2,200 or higher. (Such as the AMD Ryzen 5 1600X, Intel Core i7-4790S or better)
Screen resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels**
System memory (RAM)
16 GB or more
Hard drive
SATA SSD or HDD
Hard drive space
Minimum 105 GB of free disk space on the drives where the Windows User Account and Documents folder are located.
Power supply
Click here to see which power supply you need (minimum 80+ gold-rated with sufficient wattage)
New PC purchase considerations
If you are considering the purchase of a new PC, we do not recommend using these minimum requirements.
To get the most out of Lumion, we recommend to start with our recommended requirements.
Additional considerations
* Rendering movies in 4K resolution or using ray tracing requires a graphics card with at least 8GB of memory.
** Your screen resolution can exceed 1920 x 1080, but this may impact Lumion's performance.
This configuration can handle complex designs and projects.
Suitable for complex projects such as:
A small park or part of a city made with OpenStreetMap or other simple models.
A large home with detailed interiors made up of several models and HD textures.
A single residential or commercial model with a landscape section, including some high-end models like fine-detail trees.
Internet connection
The PC running Lumion must be connected to the internet.
Operating system
Up-to-date Windows 10 64-bit (version 2004) or newer
Graphics card
A GPU scoring a G3DMark of 14,000 or higher with up-to-date drivers. (Such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, NVIDIA Quadro RTX 2000 ADA, AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or better).
Graphics card memory
10 GB or more
CPU (processor)
Intel/AMD Processor scoring a single thread CPUMark of 2,600 or higher. (Such as the AMD Ryzen 5 3600, Intel Core i5-8600 or better)
Screen resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels**
System memory (RAM)
32 GB or more
Hard drive
SATA3 SSD or NVME m.2 storage
Hard drive space
Minimum 105 GB of free disk space on the drives where the Windows User Account and Documents folder are located.
Power supply
New PC purchase considerations
If you're purchasing a new PC for Lumion, we recommend choosing one with at least the hardware specifications listed above.
Additional considerations
* Rendering movies in 4K resolution or using ray tracing requires a graphics card with at least 8GB of memory.
** Your screen resolution can exceed 1920 x 1080, but this may impact Lumion's performance.
This configuration can handle ultra complex designs and projects with several high-end features.
Suitable for:
A detailed city, airport, or stadium.
A multi-floor building with detailed interiors containing numerous models and HD textures.
A detailed landscape utilizing Lumion Pro's high-end features, such as fine-detail trees and 3D grass.
Internet connection
The PC running Lumion must be connected to the internet
Operating system
Up-to-date Windows 10 (version 2004) 64bit or newer
Graphics card
A GPU scoring a G3DMark of 22,000 or higher with up-to-date drivers. (Such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, NVIDIA RTX A6000, AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT or better).
Graphics card memory
16 GB or more
CPU (processor)
Intel/AMD Processor scoring a single thread CPUMark of 3,000 or higher. (Such as AMD Ryzen 5 5500, Intel Core i7-11700T or better)
Screen resolution
Minimum 1920 x 1080 pixels**
System memory (RAM)
64 GB or more
Hard drive
SATA3 SSD or NVME m.2 Hard Drive
Hard drive space
Minimum 105 GB of free disk space on the drives where the Windows User Account and Documents folder are located.
Power supply
Additional considerations
* Rendering movies in 4K resolution or using ray tracing requires a graphics card with at least 8GB of memory.
** Your screen resolution can exceed 1920 x 1080, but this may impact Lumion's performance.
How to check if your computer can run Lumion Pro
In-software benchmark
To see how Lumion runs on your PC or laptop, download the free trial and use the built-in Benchmark test.
The test evaluates your graphics card, graphics memory, CPU, and system memory. If any score is red, upgrading that component can improve performance.
Please note that the Lumion Pro trial requires min. 105 GB of free disk space.
Passmark benchmark
Alternatively, you can follow these steps:
Compare your PassMark score with Lumion’s system requirements.
For more information on computer specs, check the article below.
System Requirements FAQ
Check out our computer advice for faster 3D rendering for in-depth hardware recommendations for Lumion Pro.
Some other helpful guides include:
Using Lumion on Macs is not officially supported, but it is possible to run Lumion Pro on a Mac. To find out if it will work, please double-check that you have the following:
A relatively new Mac computer with a fast graphics card.
A Windows 10 license.
At least 100 GB free hard drive space for Windows 10 & Lumion.
Apple’s Bootcamp software for installing Windows 10.
The latest driver software for the graphics card.
For more information about running Lumion on a Mac, read more here.
Lumion 9.0 and newer versions are supported on some virtual PC/remote desktop platforms. We’ve listed a few third party providers in the link below that offer virtual cloud desktop services.
Important: Not all virtual cloud desktop offerings can run Lumion; many of them do not meet Lumion’s hardware requirements. Always check if the virtual cloud desktop you are purchasing has hardware that matches Lumion’s System Requirements.
The power supply is a very important component. An inferior quality power supply may cause your PC to reboot if it cannot cope with sudden spikes in demand while you’re using Lumion Pro (and other demanding 3D applications).
For this reason, we strongly recommend using a power supply from a reputable manufacturer such as Corsair, Super Flower, EVGA or Seasonic.
The power supply should ideally be marked as Gold-rated 80+ or Titanium-rated 80+, which means that it is very efficient and can maintain a steady current in spite of fluctuating demand.
Learn more about Lumion and your computer power supply here.
Most modern CPUs (processors) have a base speed and a boost speed measured in GHz (Gigahertz).
If you have a low benchmark score for the CPU and you’re not sure why, the first step is to double-check that your CPU (processor) meets or exceeds the minimum system requirement (mentioned above under the heading, “System Requirements”). Please make sure that the boost and/or base speed exceed 3.0 GHz and that the CPU has 4 cores or more.
Some reasons why you may have a low CPU score include:
a. Background processes & applications may be having an impact.
b. Intel SpeedStep is running and it may make the CPU run slower when speed is not needed.
c. Other, more accurate Benchmark tests may be needed.
You can learn more about the Lumion benchmark score and your CPU here.
Lumion Pro needs a graphics card with as many PassMark points as possible (PassMark points are used to rate the speed and performance of a graphics card).
If you have a low benchmark score for the GPU and you’re not sure why, the first step is to double-check that your GPU (graphics card) meets or exceeds the minimum system requirement (mentioned above under the heading, “System Requirements”).
Some reasons why you may have a low GPU score include:
You don’t have the latest graphics card driver and all available Windows updates installed.
Your PC isn’t using the right graphics card.
If you have two monitors and two graphics cards, the monitor you’re using with Lumion Pro might be physically connected to the slow graphics card.
Other, more accurate benchmark tests may be needed.
You can learn more about Lumion Pro’s benchmark score and your GPU here.
You can find many more answers to common hardware questions in our System Requirements FAQ on our Knowledge Base.
