Can I run DayZ?
System requirements, estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a quick check for your own PC.
- ReleaseDec 13, 2018
- Playing now40 778
- Steam user reviews78 % positive
- Steam DeckUnsupported
- ProtonDBgold
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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 |
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 | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1060 6GB | 56 | 41 | 25 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 80 | 59 | 36 |
| RTX 2060 | 93 | 69 | 42 |
| RTX 3060 | 124 | 92 | 56 |
| RTX 4060 | 134 | 99 | 60 |
| RTX 5060 | 162 | 120 | 73 |
| RX 9060 XT | 174 | 129 | 78 |
| RTX 3070 | 174 | 129 | 78 |
| RTX 4070 | 213 | 158 | 96 |
| RTX 5070 | 254 | 188 | 114 |
| RX 7800 XT | 224 | 166 | 101 |
| RX 9070 XT | 304 | 241 | 147 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 304 | 239 | 145 |
| RTX 4080 | 304 | 253 | 154 |
| RTX 5080 | 304 | 276 | 168 |
| RTX 4090 | 304 | 304 | 198 |
| RTX 5090 | 304 | 304 | 251 |
Steam Deck – Valve rating: Unsupported
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 B580 12 GB ~134 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~99 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSRadeon RX 9070 16 GB ~219 FPSAmazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~60 FPSAmazon ↗
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