Can I Run Planet Zoo?
Frontier Developments · 2019
Build a world for wildlife in Planet Zoo. From the developers of Planet Coaster and Zoo Tycoon comes the ultimate zoo sim. Construct detailed habitats, manage your zoo, and meet authentic living animals who think, feel and explore the world you create around them.
Can You Run Planet Zoo?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Planet Zoo’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Planet Zoo — 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 770 (2GB) / AMD Radeon R9 270X (2GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel i5-2500 / AMD FX-6350 | Intel i7-4770k / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 (SP1+)/8.1/10 64bit | Windows 10 64bit |
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? →Planet Zoo is a demanding casual game from 2019. 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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Planet Zoo System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Planet Zoo, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 (SP1+)/8.1/10 64bit | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor | Intel i5-2500 / AMD FX-6350 | Intel i7-4770k / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 (2GB) / AMD Radeon R9 270X (2GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB) |
| Storage | 16 GB available space | 16 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 (SP1+)/8.1/10 64bit Processor: Intel i5-2500 / AMD FX-6350 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 (2GB) / AMD Radeon R9 270X (2GB) Storage: 16 GB available space Additional Notes: Minimum specifications may change during development
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64bit Processor: Intel i7-4770k / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB) Storage: 16 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Planet Zoo — FAQ
Can I run Planet Zoo?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 88 FPS at 1080p in Planet Zoo. 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 Planet Zoo?+
Planet Zoo needs at least a Intel i5-2500 / AMD FX-6350 processor, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 (2GB) / AMD Radeon R9 270X (2GB) graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 16 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 (SP1+)/8.1/10 64bit.
Can Planet Zoo run without a graphics card?+
No — Planet Zoo is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 (2GB) / AMD Radeon R9 270X (2GB)).
How much RAM does Planet Zoo need?+
Planet Zoo officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM, with 16GB 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.