What are the system requirements for TradingView desktop on Windows?

Windows 10 or Windows 11 64-bit, 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB recommended), 500 MB free disk space, a 64-bit dual-core CPU, and a 5 Mbps internet connection. Recommended for active trading: 16 GB RAM, modern quad-core CPU, 1920x1080 or higher display, 25 Mbps internet.

Does TradingView work on Windows 7 or 8?

No. The TradingView desktop app officially supports Windows 10 64-bit and Windows 11. Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 are not supported. The web version still works on these older OSes via a modern browser, but the desktop client will not install.

How much RAM does TradingView use?

The desktop app uses 200-400 MB RAM on a single-chart layout. Heavy multi-chart layouts (6+ symbols with several indicators each) can reach 1.5-2 GB. 8 GB total RAM is comfortable for everyday use; 16 GB is recommended if you also run a broker terminal and a browser.

What browser do I need for TradingView web?

Any modern browser: Chrome 90+, Edge 90+, Firefox 88+, Safari 14+, Opera 76+. Internet Explorer is not supported. Hardware acceleration must be enabled. Recommended: Chrome or Edge for the smoothest chart performance.

Does TradingView work on a Chromebook?

Yes — the web version runs in any modern Chromebook browser. The desktop app does not have a Chrome OS native build, but ChromeOS now supports installing Android apps, so the TradingView Android app is usable on most Chromebooks.

What are the TradingView mobile app requirements?

iOS 14 or later for the iPhone/iPad app; Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later for the Android app. ARM and x86 Android builds are both supported. Recommended for active mobile use: 4 GB RAM and a 60 Hz display.

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Q: Does TradingView need a GPU?

No dedicated GPU is required. The chart renderer uses standard Direct2D / WebGL acceleration that any modern integrated GPU (Intel UHD, AMD Radeon Graphics, Apple Silicon) handles fine. Frame rate is more dependent on CPU and RAM than GPU.

Q: How much internet bandwidth does TradingView use?

A single chart with live data uses about 50-100 KB/sec. A heavy 6-pane layout watching highly active symbols can peak at 500 KB/sec. A 5 Mbps connection covers any reasonable setup; 25 Mbps gives you headroom plus capacity for a broker terminal and news feeds.

Full spec sheet for the TradingView desktop, web, and mobile apps. Windows 10/11, Mac, browser, and mobile requirements plus recommended specs for active trading.

By Michael Hannah Published May 22, 2026

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What are the minimum specs to run TradingView?

TradingView's desktop app requires Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit), 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB+ recommended), 500 MB free disk space, and an internet connection of at least 5 Mbps. The Mac app supports macOS 11 Big Sur or later on Apple Silicon and Intel. The web platform runs on any modern browser. Mobile apps need iOS 14+ or Android 7+. None of the requirements include a dedicated GPU.

TradingView system requirements — Windows 10 and 11 desktop app running on a 1080p display — TradingView system requirements — the desktop app runs comfortably on any modern Windows 10/11 PC.

The minimums above are the floor below which the install will refuse or the app will be unusably slow. The recommended specs (8 GB RAM, modern quad-core, 1920x1080 display, 25 Mbps internet) cover active multi-chart use comfortably. There is no GPU requirement: chart rendering uses standard hardware acceleration that every integrated GPU since 2016 handles.

Windows desktop requirements (full table)

Component	Minimum	Recommended	Heavy setup (6+ charts)
Operating system	Windows 10 64-bit (build 1903+)	Windows 11 64-bit	Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
CPU	Any 64-bit dual-core, 2 GHz+	Intel i5 (8th gen) / AMD Ryzen 5	Intel i7 (10th gen+) / AMD Ryzen 7
RAM	4 GB	8 GB	16 GB+
Disk space	500 MB free (SSD or HDD)	1 GB free SSD	2 GB free NVMe SSD
GPU	Any DirectX 11+ integrated	Intel UHD 620 / AMD Vega / equivalent	Dedicated GPU optional
Display	1366x768	1920x1080 (1080p)	2560x1440+ or multi-monitor
Internet	5 Mbps	25 Mbps	50 Mbps+ with low jitter
Network type	Wired or Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 6 or Ethernet	Ethernet

32-bit Windows is not supported. ARM64 builds (Surface Pro X, Snapdragon laptops) run the standard installer in emulation; native ARM is on TradingView's 2026 roadmap.

Mac desktop requirements

Component	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system	macOS 11 Big Sur	macOS 13 Ventura or 14 Sonoma
CPU	Intel Core i3 or Apple M1	Apple M2 / Intel Core i5 (8th gen+)
RAM	4 GB	8 GB unified memory
Disk space	500 MB	1 GB SSD
Display	1366x768	Retina 13"+ or external 1080p+
Internet	5 Mbps	25 Mbps

Both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) and Intel Macs are supported via a universal binary — no Rosetta required on Apple Silicon. See the Mac install guide for the .dmg walkthrough.

Web browser requirements

Browser	Minimum version	Notes
Google Chrome	90+	Recommended. Best chart performance.
Microsoft Edge	90+	Recommended. Identical engine to Chrome.
Mozilla Firefox	88+	Supported. Slightly higher CPU usage.
Apple Safari	14+	Supported on macOS and iOS.
Opera	76+	Supported (Chromium-based).
Brave	1.25+	Supported. Disable Shields on tradingview.com.
Internet Explorer	Any	Not supported.

Hardware acceleration must be enabled in browser settings; cookies and JavaScript must be allowed for tradingview.com. Private/incognito mode works but does not persist login.

Mobile app requirements

Platform	Minimum OS	Recommended device
iOS / iPadOS	iOS 14	iPhone 12 or later, iPad Air 4+
Android	Android 7.0 (Nougat)	Any 2022+ flagship with 6 GB+ RAM

The mobile apps run a trimmed UI optimized for portrait charting. Alerts, watchlists, and chart layouts sync with your web/desktop account. Both ARM and x86 Android builds are available, so anything from a Pixel to a Samsung Galaxy to a Chromebook running the Android subsystem works the same way.

Feature parity is roughly 85% of the desktop app. You get the full chart engine, all built-in indicators, alerts with mobile push delivery, watchlists, and broker connections. What is missing: multi-window layouts, Pine Script editing (read-only on mobile), and some advanced drawing tools. Most retail traders use the mobile app as an alert receiver and the desktop or web as the primary chart surface.

How much internet bandwidth does TradingView use?

A single live chart consumes around 50-100 KB/sec depending on the symbol's tick rate. A six-pane layout watching high-volume symbols (SPY, QQQ, BTCUSD) can peak at 400-500 KB/sec. Spread over a minute, that is roughly 25-30 MB — well within any modern broadband plan. The TradingView desktop app uses persistent WebSocket connections rather than long-polling, which keeps overhead low.

Latency matters more than throughput. A 5 Mbps connection with 200 ms latency feels slow on the chart; a 5 Mbps connection with 30 ms latency feels instant. Wired Ethernet or Wi-Fi 6 is preferred for active trading.

What if my PC doesn't meet the minimum requirements?

If your machine is older than 2016 or runs Windows 7/8, you have three options. Use the web version at tradingview.com — modern browsers run on legacy hardware better than the desktop app. Upgrade to Windows 10/11 if your hardware supports it; the desktop app's RAM and disk footprint are modest enough to run on 4 GB machines. Use the mobile app on a current-generation phone or tablet — performance per dollar is often better than upgrading a 10-year-old PC.

For chart-only use cases (no order entry, no replay), the web version on a $200 Chromebook is genuinely viable.

Bottom line

TradingView's hardware requirements are modest. The Windows desktop app runs on any 64-bit Windows 10 build 1903 or later, or Windows 11, with 4 GB RAM and 500 MB free disk space. For comfortable active trading the recommended setup is 8 GB RAM, a modern Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, a 1920x1080 display, and a 25 Mbps internet connection — specs that have been mid-range since around 2018. No dedicated GPU is required because chart rendering uses standard hardware acceleration that any integrated GPU since 2016 handles. Mac users need macOS 11 Big Sur or later on Apple Silicon or Intel. The web platform runs on any modern browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Brave). Mobile apps need iOS 14+ or Android 7+, and even a five-year-old phone is enough to chart actively.

Common questions

Does TradingView run on Windows 7?

No. The desktop app needs Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11. Use the web version on older Windows.

How much RAM does TradingView need?

4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended. Heavy multi-chart layouts use 1.5-2 GB; budget 16 GB if you also run a broker.

Does TradingView need a GPU?

No dedicated GPU. Any integrated GPU since 2016 handles the chart renderer.

What browsers work with TradingView?

Chrome 90+, Edge 90+, Firefox 88+, Safari 14+, Opera 76+, Brave 1.25+. No Internet Explorer.

Does TradingView work on Chromebook?

Yes via the web version, and via the Android app on most modern Chromebooks.

What about Mac requirements?

macOS 11+, M1/M2/M3 or Intel, 4 GB RAM minimum, 500 MB disk.

Mobile OS minimums?

iOS 14+ or Android 7+. Recommended: a 2022+ device with 4-6 GB RAM.

How much bandwidth does TradingView use?

50-500 KB/sec depending on chart count and symbol activity. 5 Mbps minimum, 25 Mbps recommended.