Can I run DCS World Steam Edition?
System requirements, estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a quick check for your own PC.
- ReleaseAug 2, 2013
- Playing now583
- Steam user reviews84 % positive
- Steam DeckPlayable
- ProtonDBgold
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DCS World Steam Edition system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10, 11 | Windows 10, 11 |
| Processor | Intel or AMD 3.0Ghz+ with 4+ cores | Intel or AMD 4.5Ghz+ with 8+ cores |
| Graphics | Discrete AMD or NVIDIA 8GB+ | Discrete AMD or NVIDIA 8GB+ |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 32 GB RAM |
| Storage | 200 GB available space | 500 GB available space |
Estimated FPS in DCS World Steam Edition
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 | 198 | 146 | 89 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 283 | 210 | 128 |
| RTX 2060 | 328 | 243 | 148 |
| RTX 3060 | 439 | 325 | 197 |
| RTX 4060 | 474 | 351 | 213 |
| RTX 5060 | 500+ | 424 | 258 |
| RX 9060 XT | 500+ | 455 | 277 |
| RTX 3070 | 500+ | 455 | 277 |
| RTX 4070 | 500+ | 500+ | 340 |
| RTX 5070 | 500+ | 500+ | 404 |
| RX 7800 XT | 500+ | 500+ | 356 |
| RX 9070 XT | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 4080 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5080 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 4090 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5090 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
Steam Deck – Valve rating: Playable
Which graphics card do I need for DCS World Steam Edition?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~474 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~351 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~351 FPSAmazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~213 FPSAmazon ↗
Prices change often – check the current price in the store. Price check: 9/30/2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I run DCS World Steam Edition?
- DCS World Steam Edition needs at least Discrete AMD or NVIDIA 8GB+, and Discrete AMD or NVIDIA 8GB+ 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 DCS World Steam Edition?
- Minimum: graphics Discrete AMD or NVIDIA 8GB+, processor Intel or AMD 3.0Ghz+ with 4+ cores, RAM 16 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: Discrete AMD or NVIDIA 8GB+.
