What computer specs do I need for ArcGIS?
Hardware requirements
| Item | Supported and recommended |
|---|---|
| CPU | Recommended: 2.6 GHz, 4 cores |
| Optimal: 2.9 GHz, 8 cores | |
| Memory/RAM | Minimum: 2 GB |
| Recommended: 4 GB |
Can ArcGIS be used on a Mac?
Keep in mind that ESRI does NOT support ArcGIS for Mac, and that you can only use ArcGIS within one of the Windows OS installation options described above.
How much RAM do I need to run ArcGIS?
Hardware requirements
| Item | Supported and recommended |
|---|---|
| Storage | Minimum: 32 GB of free space |
| Recommended: 32 GB or more of free space on a solid-state drive (SSD) | |
| Memory/RAM | Minimum: 8 GB |
| Recommended: 16 GB |
Can ArcGIS run on 4gb RAM?
RAM Minimum 4 GB of RAM; 8 GB or more is strongly recommended. Maintenance > System, look for Installed memory (RAM). Disk Space At least 6 GB of disk space on Windows boot disk for ArcGIS Pro software. An additional 5-10 GB for the GIS data you will receive and generate in the course computer work.
Does ArcGIS work on Mac M1?
M1 Chips. Apple’s recently released computers with the M1 chip are not designed to run or support Windows at this time. If you have a mac with an M1 chip, you will not be able to install ArcGIS Pro on your computer.
Does my Mac have an Intel processor?
Answer: Click on the Apple in the top left corner and go to “About This Mac”. If in the line where it sais “Processor” you can see the type of your processor. If it contains the word “Intel” then your Mac is intel based (see sample screenshot) otherwise you have a powerpc processor.
What is ArcGIS desktop?
ArcGIS Desktop is a foundational piece for GIS professionals to create, analyze, manage, and share geographic information so decision-makers can make intelligent, informed decisions. It allows you to create maps, perform spatial analysis, and manage data.