Arma 3 Recommended
€7.14 / month
- vCPU
- 4 cores
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Storage
- 100 GB NVMe SSD
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
- Location
- Turkey
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- Traffic
- Unlimited
- Operating system
- Linux/Windows
SIMULATION · PC
Arma 3 Game Server
Arma 3 workload changes dramatically with mission design, AI count, scripts and mods, player view, and persistent mission data.
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
Arma 3 Performance · 12 GB
€12.49 / month
- vCPU
- 6 cores
- RAM
- 12 GB
- Storage
- 160 GB NVMe SSD
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
- Location
- Turkey
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- Traffic
- Unlimited
- Operating system
- Linux/Windows
Arma 3 Performance · 16 GB
€17.85 / month
- vCPU
- 8 cores
- RAM
- 16 GB
- Storage
- 200 GB NVMe SSD
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
- Location
- Turkey
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- Unlimited
- Operating system
- Linux/Windows
Arma 3 High Resource · 24 GB · Ryzen 9950X3D
€23.20 / month
- vCPU
- 10 cores
- RAM
- 24 GB
- Storage
- 240 GB NVMe SSD
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
- Location
- Turkey
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- Traffic
- Unlimited
- Operating system
- Linux/Windows
Intel Xeon Platinum 8160
Arma 3 High Resource · 24 GB · Xeon Platinum
€15.17 / month
- vCPU
- 8 cores
- RAM
- 24 GB
- Storage
- 140 GB SSD
- Processor
- Intel Xeon Platinum 8160
- Location
- Turkey
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- Unlimited
Arma 3 High Resource · 32 GB
€20.53 / month
- vCPU
- 8 cores
- RAM
- 32 GB
- Storage
- 160 GB SSD
- Processor
- Intel Xeon Platinum 8160
- Location
- Turkey
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- Traffic
- Unlimited
Arma 3 High Resource · 48 GB
€30.34 / month
- vCPU
- 8 cores
- RAM
- 48 GB
- Storage
- 200 GB SSD
- Processor
- Intel Xeon Platinum 8160
- Location
- Turkey
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- Traffic
- Unlimited
Resource selection
Choose Your Arma 3 Server Plan
Many AI groups, pathfinding, heavy script scheduling, and large operations create a different CPU ceiling from a simple PvP mission.
Arma 3 Recommended
The first resource profile for a controlled launch and measurement baseline.
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
- vCPU
- 4
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Storage
- 100 GB NVMe SSD
Arma 3 High Resource · 24 GB · Xeon Platinum
A middle profile to assess as community and content workload grows.
- Processor
- Intel Xeon Platinum 8160
- vCPU
- 8
- RAM
- 24 GB
- Storage
- 140 GB SSD
Arma 3 High Resource · 48 GB
A higher resource profile to compare when measured CPU, RAM or storage needs increase.
- Processor
- Intel Xeon Platinum 8160
- vCPU
- 8
- RAM
- 48 GB
- Storage
- 200 GB SSD
Evaluate CPU, memory, and storage options against the expected game workload.
Player load
How player count affects resources
Players add network state, but headless-client layout, AI command, and mission scripts can matter just as much.
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Single-core strength
Measure processor peaks and game-loop response during a busy session.
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RAM
Track peak memory use together with growth headroom.
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NVMe / SSD storage
Measure storage behaviour across saves, logs, and backups.
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Mod and script density
Measure actual mod, plugin, and script workload separately from extension count.
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World / map size
Track world size, active regions, and persistent-data growth together.
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Player scenario
Evaluate concurrent-player distribution, activity, and content workload together.
Detailed planning notes
| Scenario | Resource effect | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Concurrent players | Players add network state, but headless-client layout, AI command, and mission scripts can matter just as much. | Measure a busy session |
| Game activity | Many AI groups, pathfinding, heavy script scheduling, and large operations create a different CPU ceiling from a simple PvP mission. | Repeat the peak scenario |
| World / save growth | Persistence databases, profiles, logs, RPT files, and mod caches grow; plan operation backups and diagnostic retention separately. | Track save and restore duration |
CAPACITY ESTIMATE
Estimate Resources for Your Arma 3 Server
Estimate starting capacity from your player and world goals.
Capacity summary
Estimated CPU, memory, storage, and a suitable resource profile appear here.
Mod / plugin level
Mods, plugins, and additional content
Keep CBA and large modpack dependencies, keys, load order, and mission requirements identical across clients.
Mod compatibility can vary by game and server-software release.
Administration
Administration and server settings
Tie mission rotation, difficulty profile, mod parameters, BattlEye, administrator access, and restart timing to the event schedule.
Installation and management
After deployment, manage Arma 3 processes, version changes, and settings that require restarts in controlled maintenance windows.
Backups
Back up Arma 3 saves, configuration, and additional-content data as separate restore points before changes.
File access
Limit file access to Arma 3 configuration, logs, and managed content directories; stop the relevant process before replacing active files.
Frequently asked questions
Arma 3
How should I compare resources for an Arma 3 operation?
Describe mission AI, scripts and the mod set alongside the player target. Measure the demanding part of the intended operation rather than a simple PvP mission when comparing CPU, memory and storage.
Should a headless-client setup be part of the assessment?
If you intend to use one, test it with the mission and AI management arrangement. Do not assume it is included without confirmed setup scope, and separate player count from mission-script workload.
Is updating only the server enough for a large modpack?
Match dependencies such as CBA, keys, load order and mission requirements with the client set. Test joining and mission startup before the operation, and retain the previous working version list.
What should I check if performance deteriorates during an operation?
Inspect busy AI and mission scripts, memory use and error logs separately. After correcting unnecessary work, compare plans for any resource constraint that measurements still show.
What belongs in a recovery copy of a persistent mission?
Keep mission data or its database, profiles, mod versions and launch settings together. Plan administration access and restarts around the operation schedule, and test recovery separately.
NEXT STEP
Choose Your Arma 3 Server Plan
Contact support for ordering details and special requirements.