Can I run Zwift?
Zwift needs at least 1 GB dedicated GPU, or integrated Intel HD 4000 or AMD Radeon R5, and 2 GB AMD Radeon R9 290 series or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.
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Zwift system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) or higher | Current version of Windows (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 or AMD Athlon (x86-64 only) | Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen (x86-64 only) |
| Graphics | 1 GB dedicated GPU, or integrated Intel HD 4000 or AMD Radeon R5 | 2 GB AMD Radeon R9 290 series or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Storage | HDD with 5 GB free space | SSD with 5 GB free space |
Estimated FPS in Zwift
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 | 85 | 63 | 42 | 38 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 122 | 90 | 60 | 55 |
| RTX 2060 | 141 | 104 | 69 | 63 |
| RTX 3060 | 188 | 139 | 92 | 85 |
| RTX 4060 | 203 | 150 | 100 | 91 |
| RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | 240 | 178 | 118 | 108 |
| RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | 240 | 178 | 118 | 108 |
| RTX 5060 | 246 | 182 | 120 | 110 |
| RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | 283 | 209 | 139 | 127 |
| RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | 283 | 209 | 139 | 127 |
| RX 9060 XT | 264 | 195 | 129 | 119 |
| RTX 3070 | 264 | 195 | 129 | 119 |
| RTX 4070 | 324 | 239 | 159 | 146 |
| RTX 5070 | 385 | 285 | 189 | 173 |
| RX 7800 XT | 340 | 251 | 166 | 153 |
| RX 9070 XT | 495 | 366 | 243 | 223 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 491 | 363 | 240 | 221 |
| RTX 4080 | 500+ | 383 | 254 | 233 |
| RTX 5080 | 500+ | 418 | 277 | 254 |
| RTX 4090 | 500+ | 495 | 328 | 301 |
| RTX 5090 | 500+ | 500+ | 416 | 382 |
Which graphics card do I need for Zwift?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~180 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~133 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSGeForce RTX 5060 8 GB ~182 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~81 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I run Zwift?
- Zwift needs at least 1 GB dedicated GPU, or integrated Intel HD 4000 or AMD Radeon R5, and 2 GB AMD Radeon R9 290 series or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 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 Zwift?
- Minimum: graphics 1 GB dedicated GPU, or integrated Intel HD 4000 or AMD Radeon R5, processor Intel Core i3 or AMD Athlon (x86-64 only), RAM 8 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: 2 GB AMD Radeon R9 290 series or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970.
- What PC do I need for Zwift?
- 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 180 FPS), paired with a fast processor. The PC builder puts together a complete, compatible parts list for Zwift.
