Similar to most software developers, Autodesk keeps track of the system requirements for different AutoCAD versions, which you may use to make sure your system's hardware is compatible with AutoCAD. However, the majority of "PC requirements" lists focus more on what hardware is necessary than what would provide the optimum performance. Moreover, some lists may be out-of-date, include outdated modifications, or just plainly list substandard hardware.

Most AutoCAD jobs are only capable of using one CPU core because they are single-threaded. Because of this, we usually advise selecting the CPU with the greatest frequency when making a decision. That refers to CPUs made in the current generation, such as Intel's Core i9 or i7 K-series, which have a good number of cores (for multitasking, etc.) and high clock speeds. AutoCAD's single thread constraint is only applicable to 2D regeneration and mental ray rendering (source). Since 2D regeneration is not a particularly demanding activity, it shouldn't necessarily be taken into account when selecting a CPU; however, if you use Mental Ray for a lot of your rendering, you might want to go with a CPU with more cores.

AutoCAD drafting can only make use of a few cores at most. For general modeling jobs, we have found that the CPU with the maximum running frequency will provide the best overall performance. Our top choice is the mainstream Core i7 CPUs from Intel, which provide very high single-core clock speeds without being prohibitively expensive.

There are two primary standards for CPUs that determine their capabilities: Firstly, the frequency has a direct impact on the number of operations (or speed) that a single CPU core can perform in a second. The quantity of physical cores in a CPU, or the number of simultaneous processes it can do, is known as its core count.

We typically advise a minimum of 16GB of RAM for all of our systems, while exactly how much you require will depend on the size and complexity of the model you will be using. In actuality, AutoCAD—which includes Mental Ray rendering—has relatively low RAM requirements; Autodesk merely suggests 8GB of RAM. However, we believe that 32GB is a decent starting point because of the relatively low cost of RAM and the fact that most users typically have more apps open on their PC than just AutoCAD.

The video card is liable for AutoCAD's 2D and 3D model screen displays Only 3D models require anything more than a basic GPU. Since most operations in Autodesk don't really require an upgraded video card, we usually advise getting a mid-range GPU to handle the demands of AutoCad and other related apps that do require a GPU. Since AutoCad does not heavily use the GPU, VRAM is typically not a concern. If you have a 4K display, we recommend having at least 4GB to 6 GB of VRAM, although all the video cards we currently offer for AutoCad have at least 8GB of VRAM.

But on the other hand, Arvuti.in also suggests you use only workstation cards, such as NVIDIA's professional RTX A-series product line cards, which are officially certified and recommended by Autodesk. As a result, we strongly advise utilizing certified cards in any business environment to ensure that Autodesk will provide you with complete support in the event that you have a software problem.

Primary Drive: OS/Software (SSD/NVMe): Includes your operating system and the base Autodesk AutoCAD installation. An SSD is highly recommended as it will greatly improve how fast the OS and programs startup, but you can also upgrade to a faster NVMe drive for a small performance benefit. The recommended storage for installation of software is not more than 10 GB.

Since the primary drive will primarily be used to store Windows and software, including all software (except large Game), it doesn't need to be that large for the majority of users; a 500GB-1TB SSD will be enough for Drive C.

Secondary Drive: Project Files (Platter/SSD/NVMe) Having a second storage (either SSD or HHD) for storing assets and effects is a wonderful alternative if you have additional money to spend or keep a lot of them around for use on different projects. Of course, an internal or external hard drive is a more cost-effective option than a high-capacity SSD if you need more mass storage and preservation.