Laptops for
SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS compatible Laptops
SolidWorks is a solid modeling computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) application published by Dassault Systèmes. This collection of devices are capable of running at least SOLIDWORKS 2019. For more information, see below.
SOLIDWORKS Requirements
- SOLIDWORKS 2022
- SOLIDWORKS 2021
- SOLIDWORKS 2020
- SOLIDWORKS 2019
Below are the system requirements for SolidWorks 2022
Aspect
Required
Operating System
64-bit Microsoft Windows 10
Processor
3.3 GHz processor or higher
Memory (RAM)
16 GB or more
PDM Contributor/Viewer or Electrical Schematic: 8 GB or more
MS Office
Microsoft Excel and Word (2016, 2019)
Graphics CARD
For production & business usage: it will be smoother to get the devices which meets the SolidWorks requirement upfront (this can mean purchasing a more recent system - at a higher price point). This ensures a SolidWorks certified experience. The benefit is clear: a more responsive processor & graphics card, could improve the rendering time for your CAD & everyday workloads (reduce the total time spent waiting & offer a more satisifying machine to work from). This is more obvious the larger & more complex SolidWorks assembly; a faster machine, could often speed up the SolidWorks performance.
For the less demanding tasks (e.g. for DIY / learning): running later version of SolidWorks on non-certified hardware, could mean slower operation; some features being less smooth or entirely non-functional (we generally recommend planning for the hardware adquately for the use case for the next 12-18 months).
The certification nature of the recent SolidWorks app, means SolidWorks' list is not necessarily exhaustive. Nontheless, SolidWorks' list is often a good starting point. For business / production uses, your device should meet the hardware requirements for the version of Solidworks that you'd wish to run (some businesses do run older SW versions for similar reasons). Confirmation on compatibility should be directed at SolidWorks directly. If in doubt, drop us a message on contact@greengreenstore.co.uk to confirm.
Drives
SSD drives recommended for optimal performance
Below are the system requirements for SolidWorks 2021
Aspect
Required
Operating System
64-bit Microsoft Windows 10
Processor
3.3 GHz processor or higher
Memory (RAM)
16 GB or more
PDM Contributor/Viewer or Electrical Schematic: 8 GB or more
MS Office
Microsoft Excel and Word (2016, 2019)
Graphics CARD
For production & business usage:it will be smoother to get the devices which meets the SolidWorksrequirement upfront (this can mean purchasing a more recent system - at ahigher price point). This ensures a SolidWorks certified experience.The benefit is clear: a more responsive processor & graphics card,could improve the rendering time for your CAD & everyday workloads(reduce the total time spent waiting & offer a more satisifyingmachine to work from). This is more obvious the larger & morecomplex SolidWorks assembly; a faster machine, could often speed up theSolidWorks performance.
For the less demanding tasks (e.g.for DIY / learning): running later version of SolidWorks onnon-certified hardware, could mean slower operation; some features beingless smooth or entirely non-functional (we generally recommend planningfor the hardware adquately for the use case for the next 12-18 months).
Thecertification nature of the recent SolidWorks app, means SolidWorks'list is not necessarily exhaustive. Nontheless, SolidWorks' list isoften a good starting point. For business / production uses, your deviceshould meet the hardware requirements for the version of Solidworksthat you'd wish to run (some businesses do run older SW versions forsimilar reasons). Confirmation on compatibility should be directed at SolidWorks directly. If in doubt, drop us a message on contact@greengreenstore.co.uk to confirm.
Drives
SSD drives recommended for optimal performance
Below are the system requirements for SolidWorks 2020
Aspect
Required
Operating System
64-bit Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 10
Processor
3.3 GHz processor or higher
Memory (RAM)
PDM Contributor/Viewer or Electrical Schematic: 8 GB or more
MS Office
Microsoft Excel and Word (2013, 2016, 2019)
Graphics CARD
More details can be found on the SOLIDSWORK website here. At the time of writing, the following Graphics Cards has been included on SOLIDWORKS' Hardware Certification:
Quadro: RTX 6000/8000; RTX 5000; RTX 4000; RTX 3000; T2000; T1000; P620; P6000; P600; P5200; P520; P5000; P500; P4200: P4000; P400; P3200: P3000; P2200; P2000, P1000.
Radeon Pro: W5500; W5700; WX2100; WX 3100; WX 3200; WX 4100; WX 4130/4150; WX 4170; WX 5100; WX 7100; WX 7130; WX 8200; WX 9100.
Drives
SSD drives recommended for optimal performance
Hypervisors (Virtual Environments)
VMware vSphere EZXi: 6.7
VMware Workstation: 15
Microsoft Hyper-V: 2019
Citrix XenServer: 7.6
Below are the system requirements for SolidWorks 2019
Aspect
Required
Operating System
64-bit Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 10
Processor
3.3 GHz processor or higher
Memory (RAM)
16 GB or more
PDM Contributor/Viewer or Electrical Schematic: 8 GB or more
MS Office
Microsoft Excel and Word (2013, 2016, 2019-SW2019 SP2)
Graphics CARD
More details can be found on the SOLIDSWORK website here. At the time of writing, the following Graphics Cards has been included on SOLIDWORKS' Hardware Certification:
Quadro: RTX 6000/8000; RTX 5000; RTX 4000; RTX 3000; T2000; T1000; P620; P6000; P600; P5200; P520; P5000; P500; P4200: P4000; P400; P3200: P3000; P2200; P2000, P1000; M1000M; M1200; M2000; M2200; M4000; M5000; M6000; M600M; M620.
Radeon Pro: W5500; W5700; WX2100; WX 3100; WX 3200; WX 4100; WX 4130/4150; WX 4170; WX 5100; WX 7100; WX 7130; WX 8200; WX 9100.
Drives
SSD drives recommended for optimal performance
Hypervisors (Virtual Environments)
VMware vSphere EZXi: 6.5
VMware Workstation: 14
Microsoft Hyper-V: 2016
Citrix XenServer: 7.4