Can I Run 7 Days to Die?
The Fun Pimps · 2024
Our verdict
Needs a mid-range graphics card
A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 32 FPS at 1080p; 60 FPS needs about an RTX 2060 or RX 6600.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, 7 Days to Die averages about 82 FPS at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 32 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX averages about 203 FPS.
Figures are at High: the settings of the measured benchmark 7 Days to Die's estimates are calibrated to.
Calibrated to PC Optimized Settings' measured test of 1 graphics card (High).
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~28–36 FPS
High · native
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~75–90 FPS
High · native
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~185–225 FPS
High · native
Excellent
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Check My PC →What limits performance in 7 Days to Die
The graphics card: frame rates in 7 Days to Die rise with GPU speed.
Graphics card (GPU)
Main limit
60 FPS at 1080p needs about an RTX 2060 or RX 6600; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 32 FPS.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("3.2 Ghz Quad Core CPU or faster") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for 7 Days to Die, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
2 GB min · 4 GB rec
The minimum spec lists 2 GB of video memory and the recommended spec 4 GB. On a card with less, lower texture quality first: running out of video memory shows up as stutter or blurry textures, not as a lower average.
Settings to lower first in 7 Days to Die
- 1Resolution or render scale, or upscaling (DLSS, FSR or XeSS) where 7 Days to Die offers it. Rendering fewer pixels is the biggest single saving.
- 2Then shadows, volumetric effects (fog, clouds, lighting) and ambient occlusion: in most games these cost the most frame rate for the least visible difference.
- 3Texture quality only if your card has less than 4 GB of video memory. With enough memory, textures cost little frame rate, so keep them high.
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Can You Run 7 Days to Die?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against 7 Days to Die’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
We could only check your RAM, and it meets 7 Days to Die's minimum
We couldn't compare your graphics card or processor; compare them with the publisher's list below.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 2 GB Dedicated Memory | 4 GB Dedicated Memory |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.8 Ghz Quad Core CPU | 3.2 Ghz Quad Core CPU or faster |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 or higher (64-bit) | Windows 10 or higher (64-bit) |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for 7 Days to Die, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or higher (64-bit) | Windows 10 or higher (64-bit) |
| Processor | 2.8 Ghz Quad Core CPU | 3.2 Ghz Quad Core CPU or faster |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 2 GB Dedicated Memory | 4 GB Dedicated Memory |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 15 GB available space | 15 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 or higher (64-bit) Processor: 2.8 Ghz Quad Core CPU Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 2 GB Dedicated Memory DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 15 GB available space Sound Card: Sound Card: DirectX® Compatible Additional Notes: Running a Dedicated Server and Client on the same computer will double ram requirements. Also future releases may require more hard drive space.
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 or higher (64-bit) Processor: 3.2 Ghz Quad Core CPU or faster Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: 4 GB Dedicated Memory DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 15 GB available space Sound Card: Sound Card: DirectX® Compatible Additional Notes: Running a Dedicated Server and Client on the same computer will double ram requirements. Also future releases may require more hard drive space.
Source: Steam
7 Days to Die — FAQ
Can I run 7 Days to Die?+
Needs a mid-range graphics card. A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 32 FPS at 1080p; 60 FPS needs about an RTX 2060 or RX 6600. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for 7 Days to Die?+
7 Days to Die needs at least a 2.8 Ghz Quad Core CPU processor, a 2 GB Dedicated Memory graphics card, 8 GB of RAM, 15 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 or higher (64-bit).
Can 7 Days to Die run without a graphics card?+
Not well. Even AMD's Radeon 780M, a strong integrated GPU, averages about 23 FPS at 1080p. The minimum graphics requirement is 2 GB Dedicated Memory.
How much RAM does 7 Days to Die need?+
7 Days to Die officially requires a minimum of 8 GB of RAM, with 12 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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