Can I Run The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut?
CD PROJEKT RED · 2008
Become The Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, a legendary monster slayer caught in a web of intrigue woven by forces vying for control of the world. Make difficult decisions and live with the consequences in a game that will immerse you in an extraordinary tale like no other.
Can You Run The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or ATI Radeon 9800 or better (NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX or ATI Radeon X1950 XT or better recommended) | NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or ATI Radeon 9800 or better (NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX or ATI Radeon X1950 XT or better recommended) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz or Athlon 64 +2800 (Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 +3000 recommended). Athlon XP series, such as the Athlon XP +2400, is not supported | Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz or Athlon 64 +2800 (Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 +3000 recommended). Athlon XP series, such as the Athlon XP +2400, is not supported |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Microsoft® Windows® /XP/Vista DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (included) or higher | Microsoft® Windows® /XP/Vista DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (included) or higher |
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: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut is a demanding action game from 2008. 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: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Microsoft® Windows® /XP/Vista DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (included) or higher |
| Processor | Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz or Athlon 64 +2800 (Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 +3000 recommended). Athlon XP series, such as the Athlon XP +2400, is not supported |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM (2 GB RAM recommended) Sound: DirectX version 9.0c-compatible sound card |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or ATI Radeon 9800 or better (NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX or ATI Radeon X1950 XT or better recommended) |
| Storage | 15 GB Free |
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Minimum
Supported OS: Microsoft® Windows® /XP/Vista DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (included) or higher Processor: Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz or Athlon 64 +2800 (Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 +3000 recommended). Athlon XP series, such as the Athlon XP +2400, is not supported Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or ATI Radeon 9800 or better (NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX or ATI Radeon X1950 XT or better recommended) Memory: 1 GB RAM (2 GB RAM recommended) Sound: DirectX version 9.0c-compatible sound card Hard Drive: 15 GB Free
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut — FAQ
Can I run The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 81 FPS at 1080p in The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut. 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: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut?+
The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut needs at least a Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz or Athlon 64 +2800 (Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 +3000 recommended). Athlon XP series, such as the Athlon XP +2400, is not supported processor, a NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or ATI Radeon 9800 or better (NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX or ATI Radeon X1950 XT or better recommended) graphics card, 1GB of RAM, 15 GB Free of storage, running Microsoft® Windows® /XP/Vista DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (included) or higher.
Can The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut run without a graphics card?+
No — The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or ATI Radeon 9800 or better (NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX or ATI Radeon X1950 XT or better recommended)).
How much RAM does The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut need?+
The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut officially requires a minimum of 1GB 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.