DayZ needs at least NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580 is recommended. Enter your graphics card and processor above to see your estimated FPS, or check your whole Steam library at once.

What are the system requirements for DayZ?

Minimum: graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X, processor Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core, RAM 8 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580.

Can I run DayZ on the Steam Deck?

DayZ is rated Unsupported on Steam Deck by Valve. On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it gold. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.

Can I run DayZ?

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DayZ needs at least NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580 is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.

ReleaseDec 13, 2018
Playing now29 579
Steam user reviews78 % positive
Steam DeckUnsupported
ProtonDBgold

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Runs smoothly fromIntel Arc B570 10 GB~119 FPS · 1080p High

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DayZ system requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10 64-bit	Windows 10 / 11 64-bit
Processor	Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core	Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD R5 1600X
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580
Memory	8 GB RAM	12 GB RAM
Storage	25 GB available space	30 GB available space

Requirements checked on 27 October 2026.

Estimated FPS in DayZ

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	5120×1440	4K
GTX 1060 6GB	56	41	27	25
GTX 1660 Super	80	59	39	36
RTX 2060	93	69	45	42
RTX 3060	124	92	61	56
RTX 4060	134	99	66	60
RTX 4060 Ti 8GB	158	117	77	71
RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	158	117	77	71
RTX 5060	162	120	79	73
RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	186	138	91	84
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	186	138	91	84
RX 9060 XT	174	129	85	78
RTX 3070	174	129	85	78
RTX 4070	213	158	104	96
RTX 5070	254	188	124	114
RX 7800 XT	224	166	110	101
RX 9070 XT	315	241	160	147
RTX 5070 Ti	315	239	158	145
RTX 4080	315	253	167	154
RTX 5080	315	276	182	168
RTX 4090	315	315	216	198
RTX 5090	315	315	274	251

For your own PC: enter your graphics card and processor under Will it run on my PC? and you get the estimated FPS at every resolution and quality, with or without upscaling. Hardware you already entered on this site is filled in automatically.

Online game: real FPS vary with region, server load and how many players are around you (towns, raids, sieges), so expect more spread than in single-player games.

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Which graphics card do I need for DayZ?

The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.

1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~119 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~88 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
1440p High · 144 FPSRadeon RX 9070 16 GB ~219 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
4K High · 60 FPSGeForce RTX 5060 8 GB ~73 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗

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Frequently asked questions

Can I run DayZ?: DayZ needs at least NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580 is recommended. Enter your graphics card and processor above to see your estimated FPS, or check your whole Steam library at once.
What are the system requirements for DayZ?: Minimum: graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X, processor Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core, RAM 8 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580.
What PC do I need for DayZ?: For 1080p at high settings and 60 FPS, the cheapest current graphics card that gets there is the Intel Arc B570 10 GB (an estimated 119 FPS), paired with a fast processor. The PC builder puts together a complete, compatible parts list for DayZ.
Can I run DayZ on the Steam Deck?: DayZ is rated Unsupported on Steam Deck by Valve. On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it gold. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.