Can I run Project Zomboid?
System requirements, estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a quick check for your own PC.
- ReleaseNov 8, 2013
- Playing now49 500
- Steam user reviews94 % positive
- Steam DeckVerified
- ProtonDBplatinum
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Project Zomboid system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 / 11 - 64 Bit | – |
| Processor | Intel 2.77GHz Quad-core | estimated ≈ Core i5-4460 class (from the minimum specs) |
| Graphics | Dedicated graphics card with 4 GB of VRAM minimum, OpenGL 2.1 and GLSL 1.2 support (generally 2012 or newer) | estimated ≈ GTX 1070 class (from the minimum specs) |
| Memory | 8Gb Ram | estimated 16 GB (from the minimum specs) |
| Storage | 10Gb | – |
Estimated FPS in Project Zomboid
High settings, no upscaling, with a fast processor (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Estimates from the game's requirements, not benchmarks.
Not yet checked against benchmarks – a rough estimate that can be off by 25 % or more.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1060 6GB | 44 | 33 | 20 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 64 | 47 | 29 |
| RTX 2060 | 74 | 54 | 33 |
| RTX 3060 | 99 | 73 | 44 |
| RTX 4060 | 106 | 79 | 48 |
| RTX 5060 | 129 | 95 | 58 |
| RX 9060 XT | 138 | 102 | 62 |
| RTX 3070 | 138 | 102 | 62 |
| RTX 4070 | 169 | 125 | 76 |
| RTX 5070 | 202 | 149 | 91 |
| RX 7800 XT | 178 | 132 | 80 |
| RX 9070 XT | 240 | 192 | 117 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 240 | 190 | 116 |
| RTX 4080 | 240 | 201 | 122 |
| RTX 5080 | 240 | 219 | 133 |
| RTX 4090 | 240 | 240 | 158 |
| RTX 5090 | 240 | 240 | 200 |
Steam Deck – Valve rating: Verified
Which graphics card do I need for Project Zomboid?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~106 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~79 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSRadeon RX 9070 16 GB ~174 FPSAmazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSRadeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB ~62 FPSAmazon ↗
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