Can I Run The Day Before?
FNTASTIC · 2023
The Day Before offers players a uniquely reimagined journey into post-apocalyptic open-world MMO survival set in the present day on the US East Coast following a deadly pandemic.
Can You Run The Day Before?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against The Day Before’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run The Day Before — 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 1060 or AMD equivalent | NVIDIA GeForce 1080 Ti or AMD equivalent |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD equivalent | Intel Core i7-8700 (3.2Ghz) or AMD equivalent |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | 64-bit Windows 10 | 64-bit 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? →The Day Before is a extremely demanding action game from 2023. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 71 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 32 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 134 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~28–36 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~65–80 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~120–145 FPS
Great
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The Day Before System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for The Day Before, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows 10 | 64-bit Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD equivalent | Intel Core i7-8700 (3.2Ghz) or AMD equivalent |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD equivalent | NVIDIA GeForce 1080 Ti or AMD equivalent |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 55 GB available space | 55 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS: 64-bit Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD equivalent Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD equivalent DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 55 GB available space Additional Notes: SSD (Preferred), HDD (Supported), Low Quality Settings
Recommended
OS: 64-bit Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i7-8700 (3.2Ghz) or AMD equivalent Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 1080 Ti or AMD equivalent DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 55 GB available space Additional Notes: SSD, High Quality Settings
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
The Day Before — FAQ
Can I run The Day Before?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 71 FPS at 1080p in The Day Before. Budget GPUs get about 32 FPS and high-end GPUs around 134 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 The Day Before?+
The Day Before needs at least a Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD equivalent processor, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD equivalent graphics card, 16GB of RAM, 55 GB available space of storage, running 64-bit Windows 10.
Can The Day Before run without a graphics card?+
No — The Day Before is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD equivalent).
How much RAM does The Day Before need?+
The Day Before officially requires a minimum of 16GB 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.