Can I Run God of War?
Santa Monica Studio · 2022
His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
Can You Run God of War?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against God of War’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run God of War — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GTX 960 (4 GB) or AMD R9 290X (4 GB) | NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD RX 570 (4 GB) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel i5-2500k (4 core 3.3 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 (4 core 3.1 GHz) | Intel i5-6600k (4 core 3.5 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 2400 G (4 core 3.6 GHz) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
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? →God of War is a extremely demanding action game from 2022. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 66 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 30 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 125 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~28–34 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~60–75 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~115–140 FPS
Great
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God of War System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for God of War, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i5-2500k (4 core 3.3 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 (4 core 3.1 GHz) | Intel i5-6600k (4 core 3.5 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 2400 G (4 core 3.6 GHz) |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 960 (4 GB) or AMD R9 290X (4 GB) | NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD RX 570 (4 GB) |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 70 GB available space | 70 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel i5-2500k (4 core 3.3 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 (4 core 3.1 GHz) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 960 (4 GB) or AMD R9 290X (4 GB) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 70 GB available space Additional Notes: DirectX feature level 11_1 required
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel i5-6600k (4 core 3.5 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 2400 G (4 core 3.6 GHz) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD RX 570 (4 GB) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 70 GB available space Additional Notes: DirectX feature level 11_1 required
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
God of War — FAQ
Can I run God of War?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 66 FPS at 1080p in God of War. Budget GPUs get about 30 FPS and high-end GPUs around 125 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 God of War?+
God of War needs at least a Intel i5-2500k (4 core 3.3 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 (4 core 3.1 GHz) processor, a NVIDIA GTX 960 (4 GB) or AMD R9 290X (4 GB) graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 70 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10.
Can God of War run without a graphics card?+
No — God of War is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GTX 960 (4 GB) or AMD R9 290X (4 GB)).
How much RAM does God of War need?+
God of War officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM. 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.