Can I Run Dead Island Definitive Edition?
Techland · 2016
Welcome to the zombie apocalypse experience of a lifetime – and now more beautiful than ever. Caught in the midst of an epic zombie outbreak on the tropical island of Banoi, your only thought is: Survive!
Can You Run Dead Island Definitive Edition?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Dead Island Definitive Edition’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Dead Island Definitive Edition — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560 Ti / AMD Radeon™ HD 6870 (1GB VRAM) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 (2GB VRAM) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel® Core™ i5-2500 @3.3 GHz / AMD FX-8320 @3.5 GHz | Intel® Core™ i5-4670K @3.4 GHz / AMD FX-8350 @4.0 GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® 7 64-bit / Windows® 8 64-bit / Windows® 8.1 64-bit / Windows® 10 64-bit | Windows® 7 64-bit / Windows® 8 64-bit / Windows® 8.1 64-bit / Windows® 10 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.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Dead Island Definitive Edition is a demanding action game from 2016. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 88 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 40 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 168 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–44 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–95 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~150–185 FPS
Excellent
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Dead Island Definitive Edition System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Dead Island Definitive Edition, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 7 64-bit / Windows® 8 64-bit / Windows® 8.1 64-bit / Windows® 10 64-bit | Windows® 7 64-bit / Windows® 8 64-bit / Windows® 8.1 64-bit / Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-2500 @3.3 GHz / AMD FX-8320 @3.5 GHz | Intel® Core™ i5-4670K @3.4 GHz / AMD FX-8350 @4.0 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560 Ti / AMD Radeon™ HD 6870 (1GB VRAM) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 (2GB VRAM) |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 10 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows® 7 64-bit / Windows® 8 64-bit / Windows® 8.1 64-bit / Windows® 10 64-bit Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-2500 @3.3 GHz / AMD FX-8320 @3.5 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560 Ti / AMD Radeon™ HD 6870 (1GB VRAM) DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 10 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX® compatible Additional Notes: Laptop versions of graphics cards may work but are NOT officially supported. Windows-compatible keyboards, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)
Recommended
OS *: Windows® 7 64-bit / Windows® 8 64-bit / Windows® 8.1 64-bit / Windows® 10 64-bit Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4670K @3.4 GHz / AMD FX-8350 @4.0 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 (2GB VRAM) DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 10 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX® compatible Additional Notes: Laptop versions of graphics cards may work but are NOT officially supported. Windows-compatible keyboards, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Dead Island Definitive Edition — FAQ
Can I run Dead Island Definitive Edition?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 88 FPS at 1080p in Dead Island Definitive Edition. Budget GPUs get about 40 FPS and high-end GPUs around 168 FPS. 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 Dead Island Definitive Edition?+
Dead Island Definitive Edition needs at least a Intel® Core™ i5-2500 @3.3 GHz / AMD FX-8320 @3.5 GHz processor, a NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560 Ti / AMD Radeon™ HD 6870 (1GB VRAM) graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 10 GB available space of storage, running Windows® 7 64-bit / Windows® 8 64-bit / Windows® 8.1 64-bit / Windows® 10 64-bit.
Can Dead Island Definitive Edition run without a graphics card?+
No — Dead Island Definitive Edition is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560 Ti / AMD Radeon™ HD 6870 (1GB VRAM)).
How much RAM does Dead Island Definitive Edition need?+
Dead Island Definitive Edition officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 8GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.