Can I Run Dying Light?
Techland · 2015
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.
Can You Run Dying Light?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Dying Light’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Dying Light — 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 / AMD Radeon™ HD 6870 (1GB VRAM) DirectX®: Version 11 Sound: DirectX® compatible | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 (2GB VRAM) DirectX®: Version 11 Sound: DirectX® compatible |
| 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® 7 64-bit / Windows® 8 64-bit / Windows® 8.1 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? →Dying Light is a demanding action game from 2015. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 81 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 154 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–40 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~75–90 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~140–170 FPS
Excellent
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Dying Light System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Dying Light, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 7 64-bit / Windows® 8 64-bit / Windows® 8.1 64-bit | Windows® 7 64-bit / Windows® 8 64-bit / Windows® 8.1 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 DDR3 | 8 GB RAM DDR3 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560 / AMD Radeon™ HD 6870 (1GB VRAM) DirectX®: Version 11 Sound: DirectX® compatible | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 (2GB VRAM) DirectX®: Version 11 Sound: DirectX® compatible |
| Storage | 40 GB free space | 40 GB free space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows® 7 64-bit / Windows® 8 64-bit / Windows® 8.1 64-bit Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-2500 @3.3 GHz / AMD FX-8320 @3.5 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM DDR3 Hard Drive: 40 GB free space Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560 / AMD Radeon™ HD 6870 (1GB VRAM) DirectX®: Version 11 Sound: DirectX® compatible Additional Notes: Laptop versions of graphics cards may work but are NOT officially supported. Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)
Recommended
OS *: Windows® 7 64-bit / Windows® 8 64-bit / Windows® 8.1 64-bit Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4670K @3.4 GHz / AMD FX-8350 @4.0 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM DDR3 Hard Drive: 40 GB free space Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 (2GB VRAM) DirectX®: Version 11 Sound: DirectX® compatible Additional Notes: Laptop versions of graphics cards may work but are NOT officially supported. Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Dying Light — FAQ
Can I run Dying Light?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 81 FPS at 1080p in Dying Light. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 154 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 Dying Light?+
Dying Light needs at least a Intel® Core™ i5-2500 @3.3 GHz / AMD FX-8320 @3.5 GHz processor, a NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560 / AMD Radeon™ HD 6870 (1GB VRAM) DirectX®: Version 11 Sound: DirectX® compatible graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 40 GB free space of storage, running Windows® 7 64-bit / Windows® 8 64-bit / Windows® 8.1 64-bit.
Can Dying Light run without a graphics card?+
No — Dying Light is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560 / AMD Radeon™ HD 6870 (1GB VRAM) DirectX®: Version 11 Sound: DirectX® compatible).
How much RAM does Dying Light need?+
Dying Light 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.