System Requirements

Cubit Estimating System Requirements and Hardware Recommendations

Cubit Estimating is a powerful software tool used in construction and estimation processes. To ensure the best performance and compatibility, it is essential to understand the system requirements and hardware recommendations for running Cubit Estimating version 10 or newer. This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide to help users make informed decisions and achieve the best possible experience with Cubit Estimating. These system requirements apply to running either as a network client or as standalone installations of Cubit Estimating 10 or newer.

For system requirements for the installation of Cubit Estimating on a Terminal Server / Remote Desktop Server, please refer to System Requirements for Cubit Estimating on Terminal Servers/ Remote Desktop Servers article.

Network client or Standalone installation

Whether you are installing Cubit Estimating as a network client or a standalone application, certain system requirements must be met. It is highly recommended to consult with your IT service provider to ensure a smooth installation process. The standard installation is provided as an x64 or 64-bit application, while an unsupported x86 or 32-bit version can be obtained upon request from the support team at support@bsssoftware.com.

Supported Windows Version

Cubit Estimating is compatible with several Windows versions, including Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Pro Educational, Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro.

Important: Windows 8 and Windows 7 are not supported.

Mac Users: Cubit Estimating has limited support on Apple Mac Devices. Running Windows on an Apple Mac device using platforms like Apple Bootcamp or virtual machines such as VMware or Parallels is necessary. Further information on how to run Windows on Mac OS can be obtained from Apple’s website (www.apple.com).

Below is a matrix of supported operating systems and the version of Cubit that is supported in the platform.

	Cubit Estimating Standalone	Cubit Estimating Network client	Server	Terminal / RDS	Windows-Based Cloud Services
Windows 11 Home	✅Supported	❌Unsupported	❌Unsupported	❌Unsupported	⚠️Limited support
Windows 11 Pro	✅Supported	✅Supported	❌Unsupported	❌Unsupported	⚠️Limited support
Windows 11 Pro Edu	✅Supported	✅Supported	❌Unsupported	❌Unsupported	⚠️Limited support
Windows 10 Home	✅Supported	❌Unsupported	❌Unsupported	❌Unsupported	⚠️Limited support
Windows 10 Pro	✅Supported	✅Supported	❌Unsupported	❌Unsupported	⚠️Limited support
Windows 8	❌Unsupported	❌Unsupported	❌Unsupported	❌Unsupported	❌Unsupported
Windows 7	❌Unsupported	❌Unsupported	❌Unsupported	❌Unsupported	❌Unsupported
Mac OS	⚠️Limited support	⚠️Limited support	❌Unsupported	❌Unsupported	❌Unsupported
Windows Server 2022	❌Unsupported	❌Unsupported	✅ Supported	✅ Supported	⚠️Limited support
Windows Server 2019	❌Unsupported	❌Unsupported	✅ Supported	✅ Supported	⚠️Limited support
Windows Server 2016	❌Unsupported	❌Unsupported	✅ Supported	✅ Supported	⚠️Limited support
Windows Server 2012	❌Unsupported	❌Unsupported	⚠️Limited support	⚠️Limited support	❌Unsupported

Note: Cloud technologies allow for varying environmental factors. Please consult with our support team at support@bsssoftware.com for more deployment information related to your proposed environment.

Computer Hardware Recommendations

To ensure best performance, Cubit Estimating requires specific hardware configurations based on the intensity of usage.

Heavy Use:

- Processor: * Intel® Core™ i7-12700H or higher (or AMD equivalent)
- Memory: Minimum 32GB
- Network: Gigabit Ethernet+ or Wi-Fi 6(AC/X)
- Video: ** Dedicated Nvidia GeForce 3060 4GB or better (or AMD equivalent)
- HDD: 1TB, M.2, PCIe NV Me, SSD (Solid State Drive

Medium Use:

- Processor: * Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7 or higher (or AMD equivalent)
- Memory: 16-64GB
- Network: Gigabit Ethernet+ or Wi-Fi 4(N)
- Video: ** Dedicated Nvidia GeForce 2050 4GB or better (or AMD equivalent)
- HDD: 512GB, M.2, PCIe NV Me, SSD

Light Use:

- Processor: * Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7 or higher (or AMD equivalent)
- Memory: 16-32GB
- Network: Gigabit Ethernet+ or Wi-Fi 3(G)
- Video: Dedicated Nvidia 4GB video card or better (or AMD equivalent)
- HDD: 512GB, M.2, PCIe NV Me, SSD

Graphics Requirements & Compatibility

✅Fully Supported Graphics Solutions

Dedicated Nvidia Graphics Cards

- GeForce RTX 2050 or new recommended
- OpenGL 2.0+ support with up-to-date drivers
- Minimum 4GB VRAM for optimal performance

Dedicated AMD Graphics Cards

- Equivalent AMD Radeon cards with 4GB+ VRAM
- OpenGL 2.0+ support with up-to-date drivers

⚠️Limited Support – Known Issues

Intel IRIS Integrated Graphics

Status: Limited Support – Basic functionality available

Requirements:

- OpenGL 2.0 compatibility with updated drivers

Known Limitations:

- Reduced performance compared to dedicated cards
- May struggle with graphics-intensive operations (large plans, detailed PDFs)
- Limited VRAM affects complex projects
- Some advanced features may be unavailable

Recommendation: Suitable for light use only; upgrade to dedicated graphics for medium to heavy use

Snapdragon Adreno Graphics

Status: Limited Support – Significant compatibility issues

Known Problems:

- Inconsistent OpenGL implementation
- Driver compatibility issues
- Performance degradation and instability
- Mobile-optimised architecture not ideal for desktop applications
- Feature limitations and potential crashes

Recommendation: Not suitable for production use – consider alternative hardware

❌Unsupported Graphics

- Legacy integrated graphics without OpenGL 2.0 support
- Graphics cards without proper driver support
- Very old dedicated cards (pre-2010)

Processor Compatibility

✅Fully Supported Processors

- Intel Core processors (4th generation or newer)
- AMD Ryzen and equivalent processors

⚠️Known Issues – Snapdragon Processors

Snapdragon ARM-based processors have known compatibility issues and are not fully supported.

Common Problems:

- Performance degradation and instability
- Limited software compatibility
- Graphics driver issues
- Potential application crashes

Recommendation: Not recommended for production use

Storage Requirements

Minimum Installation Space: 2GB of disk space

Additional Requirements:

- At least 2.5 times the free disk space of the current database size
- Maintain a minimum of 10% free disk space on the drive where both the database and installation are stored

These requirements will help ensure smooth functioning of Cubit Estimating and prevent any storage-related issues.

Server Installation and Display Hardware

Cubit Estimating can be installed on servers; however, it is advisable for your IT consultants to consult with our support team to determine specific system requirements aligned with your current and future needs.

Display Requirements

- Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 or higher recommended for both single and multi-screen setups
- 4K Screen Resolution Support:
  - Single screen: Video card with 4GB or more RAM
  - Multi-screen setups: 8GB or more RAM
- Scaling: 100% or higher, including scales of 125%+, is supported

Performance Impact Factors

The following conditions increase the load on the CPU and the use of resources, resulting in the requirement of a higher CPU specification and/or added RAM and hard disk space:

- Working with large plans
- Including detailed PDFs (Portable Document Format) and large scanned images
- Detailed layers within plans
- Multiple open jobs
- Concurrently installed applications, including the Windows operating system
- Multiple users on the same job
- A substantial number of reference items within the job

Hardware Benchmarking Tools

Tools that can be utilised to identify your current hardware and its benchmark against the above recommendations:

- CPU Benchmarking: http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php
- Video Card Benchmarking: http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/gpu_list.php

Need Help?

If you have any further questions or require assistance with the installation process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team at support@bsssoftware.com. They are available to provide the necessary guidance and support to ensure a smooth installation experience.