Can I Run The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?
CD PROJEKT RED · 2015
You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.
Can You Run The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660 / AMD GPU Radeon HD 7870 | Nvidia GTX 1070 / Radeon RX 480 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel CPU Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz / AMD A10-5800K APU (3.8GHz) | Intel Core i5-7400 / Ryzen 5 1600 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | 64-bit Windows 7, 64-bit Windows 8 (8.1) | 64-bit Windows 10/11 |
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 Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a demanding rpg 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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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows 7, 64-bit Windows 8 (8.1) | 64-bit Windows 10/11 |
| Processor | Intel CPU Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz / AMD A10-5800K APU (3.8GHz) | Intel Core i5-7400 / Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660 / AMD GPU Radeon HD 7870 | Nvidia GTX 1070 / Radeon RX 480 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 50 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: 64-bit Windows 7, 64-bit Windows 8 (8.1) Processor: Intel CPU Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz / AMD A10-5800K APU (3.8GHz) Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660 / AMD GPU Radeon HD 7870 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 50 GB available space
Recommended
OS: 64-bit Windows 10/11 Processor: Intel Core i5-7400 / Ryzen 5 1600 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1070 / Radeon RX 480 DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 50 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — FAQ
Can I run The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 81 FPS at 1080p in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. 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 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?+
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt needs at least a Intel CPU Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz / AMD A10-5800K APU (3.8GHz) processor, a Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660 / AMD GPU Radeon HD 7870 graphics card, 6GB of RAM, 50 GB available space of storage, running 64-bit Windows 7, 64-bit Windows 8 (8.1).
Can The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt run without a graphics card?+
No — The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660 / AMD GPU Radeon HD 7870).
How much RAM does The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt need?+
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt officially requires a minimum of 6GB 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.