Can I Run The Witness?
Thekla, Inc. · 2016
You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.
Can You Run The Witness?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against The Witness’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run The Witness — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Intel HD 4000 series | GeForce 780 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 1.8GHz | 2.4GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 | Windows 7 |
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 Witness is a demanding adventure game from 2016. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 97 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 44 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 184 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~40–48 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~85–105 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~165–200 FPS
Excellent
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The Witness System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for The Witness, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 | Windows 7 |
| Processor | 1.8GHz | 2.4GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel HD 4000 series | GeForce 780 |
| DirectX | Version 10 | Version 10 |
| Storage | 5 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 7 Processor: 1.8GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD 4000 series DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 5 GB available space
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 Processor: 2.4GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 780 DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 5 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
The Witness — FAQ
Can I run The Witness?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 97 FPS at 1080p in The Witness. Budget GPUs get about 44 FPS and high-end GPUs around 184 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 Witness?+
The Witness needs at least a 1.8GHz processor, a Intel HD 4000 series graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 5 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7.
Can The Witness run without a graphics card?+
No — The Witness is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Intel HD 4000 series).
How much RAM does The Witness need?+
The Witness officially requires a minimum of 4GB 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.