Zero-K needs at least 512 MB graphics card with OpenGL 3 support (GeForce 8800 or equivalent); integra, and 2048 MB graphics card with OpenGL 3 support (high GT 500 series or equivalent) 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 Zero-K?

Minimum: graphics 512 MB graphics card with OpenGL 3 support (GeForce 8800 or equivalent); integra, processor 2.0 GHz dual core CPU with SSE (Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent), RAM 4 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: 2048 MB graphics card with OpenGL 3 support (high GT 500 series or equivalent).

Can I run Zero-K?

System requirements, estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a quick check for your own PC.

ReleaseApr 27, 2018
Playing now55
Steam user reviews93 % positive
Steam DeckUnsupported
ProtonDBgold

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Zero-K system requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 7, 8, or 10	Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11
Processor	2.0 GHz dual core CPU with SSE (Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent)	3.0 GHz quad core CPU (Intel Core i5 or equivalent)
Graphics	512 MB graphics card with OpenGL 3 support (GeForce 8800 or equivalent); integrated cards may not work	2048 MB graphics card with OpenGL 3 support (high GT 500 series or equivalent)
Memory	4 GB RAM	8 GB RAM
Storage	6 GB available space	8 GB available space

Estimated FPS in Zero-K

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	260	193	117
GTX 1660 Super	373	276	168
RTX 2060	431	319	194
RTX 3060	500+	427	260
RTX 4060	500+	462	281
RTX 5060	500+	500+	339
RX 9060 XT	500+	500+	364
RTX 3070	500+	500+	364
RTX 4070	500+	500+	447
RTX 5070	500+	500+	500+
RX 7800 XT	500+	500+	469
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: Unsupported

How we estimate FPS →

Which graphics card do I need for Zero-K?

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

1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSAmazon ↗
1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~462 FPSAmazon ↗
1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~462 FPSAmazon ↗
4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~281 FPSAmazon ↗

Prices change often – check the current price in the store. Price check: 9/30/2026.

Best graphics card for Zero-K – every GPU ranked →

Frequently asked questions

Can I run Zero-K?: Zero-K needs at least 512 MB graphics card with OpenGL 3 support (GeForce 8800 or equivalent); integra, and 2048 MB graphics card with OpenGL 3 support (high GT 500 series or equivalent) 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 Zero-K?: Minimum: graphics 512 MB graphics card with OpenGL 3 support (GeForce 8800 or equivalent); integra, processor 2.0 GHz dual core CPU with SSE (Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent), RAM 4 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: 2048 MB graphics card with OpenGL 3 support (high GT 500 series or equivalent).