Blender 2.8
| Release Date | 2019-11-21 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Blender Foundation |
| Publisher | Blender Foundation |
Blender is a professional, free and open-source 3D computer graphics software toolset used for creating animated films, visual effects, art, 3D printed models, interactive 3D applications and video games. Blender's features include 3D modeling, UV unwrapping, texturing, raster graphics editing, rigging and skinning, fluid and smoke simulation, particle simulation, soft body simulation, sculpting, animating, match moving, camera tracking, rendering, video editing and compositing.
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3D Program, Animation, Simulation, Video EditorCharacteristics
3D, Animation, Creative, Hard Surface Modeling, Inverse Kinematics, Isometric, Moddable, Modelling, Non-Linear Editing, Organic Modeling, Particle Effects, Physics, Rendering, Rigging, Scripting Support, Simulation, UV Mapping, VR CreationAvailability and Pricing
Specs for Minimal levels of performance in Blender 2.8
Most software developers publish system requirements, and while they're accurate, they can be difficult to interpret; not everyone's comfortable with the jargon employed and older components are often referred to long after they've left the market.
Here are current specs for pre-built machines capable of handling Blender 2.8.
| for Minimal performances | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Components | Minimum | Typical | |
| Processor (a.k.a. CPU) |
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U or better
Intel Core i5-10210U |
Intel Core i5-1135G7
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U |
Alternative CPU Options |
| Video Card (a.k.a. GPU |
not needed
AMD Radeon Vega 6 Graphics |
not needed
Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
Alternative GPU Options |
| Memory (a.k.a. RAM) | 4 GB or better | 8 GB | |
Sadly, there are also no predefined standards for performance; some developers have very high standards while others can be a bit optimistic so your mileage may vary.
Ready-to-Order Portable Laptops Meeting these Specs Prices range from ∼ US$820 to US$970, accessories included.
The following Portable Laptops meet the minimal system requirements set by Blender 2.8's developers. So it should run, but you might experience slowdowns when working with larger, heavier files.
Each product below was checked recently for rebates and availability from retailers located in Canada or which at least makes importing easy.
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HP ENVY x360 13-inch Touchscreen 2-in-1 Laptop from US$720;
~$920 with accessoriesThis versatile 2-in-1 laptop comes with a stylus for note-taking and even drawing (although I'm not sure how it would compare to a Cintiq).
Device Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Specsperformance in Blender 2.8
Meets minimal requirementsProcessor: AMD Ryzen 5 4500UGraphics: AMD Radeon Vega 6 GraphicsMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 256.00 GBScreen Size: 13.3"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 30.65 x 19.46 x 1.64 cmWeight: 1.320 kgdetailed info from US$712.51 - US$712.51 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-01-19 05:38:15, EST
- US$791.68 from HP (New)as of 2021-01-19 23:24:11, EST
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
#3, Laptops ($775 - $1000)
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14-inch 2-in-1 Laptop from US$680;
~$870 with accessoriesThis versatile convertible Laptop is well-suited for everyday productivity tasks, with the attractive option to fold into a tablet for those times where a keybo... Read More about the 82HS000DCF
Device Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Specsperformance in Blender 2.8
More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.Processor: Intel Core i5-1135G7Graphics: Intel Iris Xe GraphicsMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 512.00 GBScreen Size: 14"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 32.15 x 21.75 x 2.04 cmWeight: 1.500 kgdetailed info US$672.93 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-01-21 13:44:20, ESTPricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Best Buy site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
#4, Laptops ($775 - $1000)
HP ENVY x360 13-inch Touchscreen 2-in-1 Laptop from US$76014%, Best price yet!
~$970 with accessoriesThis versatile 2-in-1 laptop is a great candidate for productivity on the go, study or even travel.
Device Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Specsperformance in Blender 2.8
Meets minimal requirementsProcessor: AMD Ryzen 5 4500UGraphics: AMD Radeon Vega 6 GraphicsMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 512.00 GBScreen Size: 13.3"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 30.65 x 19.46 x 1.64 cmWeight: 1.320 kgdetailed info US$752.1 from Staples (New)as of 2021-01-21 05:15:58, ESTPricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Staples site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
Dell 14-inch 2-in-1 Laptop - Silver from US$680;
~$870 with accessoriesIf you want a laptop and a tablet but can't afford both or don't want the hassle of splitting your files and activities between the two, this model could be wor... Read More about the i5491-5022SLV-PCA
Device Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Specsperformance in Blender 2.8
More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.Processor: Intel Core i5-10210UGraphics: Intel UHD GraphicsMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 256.00 GBScreen Size: 14"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 32.79 x 23.29 x 2.01 cmWeight: 3.679 kgdetailed info US$672.93 from Best Buy (Open Box)as of 2021-01-21 11:30:56, ESTPricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Best Buy site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
#8, Laptops ($775 - $1000)
Asus ZenBook 14-inch Laptop from US$640;
~$820 with accessoriesThis premium-looking laptop is a solid choice for productivity on the go and thanks to its small size and plentiful ports, it gives you plenty of options to mak... Read More about the UM431DA-BH51-CB
Device Ratings
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy by All Smart Devices standards
Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Bang for the Buck Versatility for the Price Power Storage Portability Autonomy Specsperformance in Blender 2.8
Meets minimal requirementsProcessor: AMD Ryzen 5 3500UGraphics: AMD Radeon Vega 8 MobileMemory: 8.00 GBStorage: 512.00 GBScreen Size: 14"Screen Resolution: 1920×1080Dimensions: 32.40 x 21.20 x 1.59 cmWeight: 1.388 kgdetailed info US$633.34 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-01-21 07:40:27, ESTPricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Best Buy site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Wonder why you get better systems than requested?
That's because TekAdvisor looks for devices which will at least satisfy the demands for the best price without filtering over-performers. For instance: If 3-stars or even 5-stars systems are available in the same price range as 1-star options, I'm pretty sure you should consider the better-performing options as well.
The results above are the 5 systems offering the best bang-for-the-buck among the cheapest catalogued systems capable of running Blender 2.8 at the specified level of performance or better.
Narrow down your search
Looking for a specific kind of device?
Were you looking for a desktop computer instead? You can focus your search on a specific kind of device with the options below:
- Laptops
(54 results, starting at $850) - Stationary Computers
(35 results, starting at $900) - All Smart Devices
(89 results, starting at $900) - Stationary Computers: Tower Computers
(33 results, starting at $900) - Laptops: Large Laptops
(45 results, starting at $750)
Looking for a different performance level?
The systems above meet Blender 2.8's minimum requirements. It might run a little slow in some areas, and you might need to disable or lower some options for an enjoyable experience.
You can look for something with more oomph by picking another performance level below:
