Can I Run War Thunder?
Gaijin Entertainment · 2013
War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea.
Can You Run War Thunder?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against War Thunder’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run War Thunder — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | DirectX 11 level | DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Dual-Core 2.2 GHz | Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 (64bit) | Windows 10/11 (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? →War Thunder is a demanding action game from 2013. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 91 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 41 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 173 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–46 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–100 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~155–190 FPS
Excellent
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War Thunder System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for War Thunder, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64bit) | Windows 10/11 (64bit) |
| Processor | Dual-Core 2.2 GHz | Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 or better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 11 level | DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 70 GB available space | 95 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS: Windows 10 (64bit) Processor: Dual-Core 2.2 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 11 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p. DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 70 GB available space VR Support: SteamVR. Keyboard or gamepad required
Recommended
OS: Windows 10/11 (64bit) Processor: Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 or better Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 95 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
War Thunder — FAQ
Can I run War Thunder?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in War Thunder. Budget GPUs get about 41 FPS and high-end GPUs around 173 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 War Thunder?+
War Thunder needs at least a Dual-Core 2.2 GHz processor, a DirectX 11 level graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 70 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 (64bit).
Can War Thunder run without a graphics card?+
No — War Thunder is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: DirectX 11 level).
How much RAM does War Thunder need?+
War Thunder officially requires a minimum of 4GB 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.