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Hardware for the models you work on
Mesh complexity and the number of output parts matter more than file size alone.
Configuration guide
| Workload | CPU | RAM | Storage & graphics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small meshes About 4–5 MB, 4–8 parts | Core i5 or equivalent | 8 GB | 256 GB SSD; integrated OpenGL graphics |
| Larger projects Dozens or hundreds of parts | Core i7 minimum; Core i9 / equivalent Ryzen recommended | 16 GB minimum; 32 GB recommended | 1 TB SSD, preferably NVMe; OpenGL GPU with 4–8 GB VRAM |
| Very large meshes Around 500 MB and above | High-performance desktop or laptop CPU | 64–128 GB may be needed | NVMe SSD with ample working space; capable OpenGL graphics |
These are sizing guidelines, not limits or guaranteed performance. The minimum display resolution listed for the application is 1920 × 1080.
Storage & graphics
Splitting primarily uses the CPU and system RAM. The GPU handles the 3D view. Keep its manufacturer’s graphics drivers current.
Use a local SSD for active Workzones. Cloud synchronization can conflict with intermediate files while they are being written; copy completed projects back to cloud storage afterward.
Laptops can work well with an SSD and suitable OpenGL graphics. Low-power CPUs will generally take longer on large operations.
Virtual machines: Split3r may run inside a virtual machine, but nothing is guaranteed and no technical support is provided in that case. We recommend installing Split3r directly on Windows, macOS or Linux.
Windows PCs with a Snapdragon processor: these machines do not support OpenGL. Split3r may start on them, but with severely degraded performance, with no guarantee and no technical support. Split3r is built for Windows 10 and 11, 64-bit, Intel and AMD processors.