Can I Run Watch_Dogs™?
Ubisoft · 2014
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 68 FPS at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Watch_Dogs™ averages 300+ FPS at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 148 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX averages 300+ FPS.
The publisher states no target settings for Watch_Dogs™, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~135–165 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Graphics card's limit
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Graphics card's limit
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
300+ FPS: This is the graphics card's limit. The game's own frame cap or your CPU will often set the real number.
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Watch_Dogs™
Not the graphics card, on most PCs. At frame rates this high, your processor, the game engine or your monitor's refresh rate is more likely to set the ceiling.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 68 FPS at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
Watch_Dogs™ recommends an FX-8350 or equivalent; a Ryzen 5 3600 or anything faster clears that. We have no measured processor limit for Watch_Dogs™, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
1 GB min · 2 GB rec
The minimum spec lists 1 GB of video memory and the recommended spec 2 GB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Watch_Dogs™
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Watch_Dogs™?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Watch_Dogs™’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Watch_Dogs™ — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | DirectX 11 graphics card with 1 GB Video RAM - Nvidia Geforce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 5770 | DirectX 11 graphics card with 2 GB Video RAM - Nvidia Geforce GTX 560 ti or AMD Radeon HD 7850 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 @ 2.66Ghz or AMD Phenom II X4 940 @ 3.0Ghz | Eight core - Intel Core i7-3770 @3.5 GHz or AMD FX-8350 X8 @ 4 GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS | Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS |
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.
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Watch_Dogs™, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS | Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 @ 2.66Ghz or AMD Phenom II X4 940 @ 3.0Ghz | Eight core - Intel Core i7-3770 @3.5 GHz or AMD FX-8350 X8 @ 4 GHz |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 11 graphics card with 1 GB Video RAM - Nvidia Geforce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 5770 | DirectX 11 graphics card with 2 GB Video RAM - Nvidia Geforce GTX 560 ti or AMD Radeon HD 7850 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 25 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 @ 2.66Ghz or AMD Phenom II X4 940 @ 3.0Ghz Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 11 graphics card with 1 GB Video RAM - Nvidia Geforce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 5770 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 25 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers Additional Notes: Broadband connection and service required for multiplayer mode. Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: nVidia GeForce GTX460 or better, GT500, GT600, GT700 series; AMD Radeon HD5850 or better, HD6000, HD7000, R7 and R9 series Intel® Iris™ Pro HD 5200
Recommended
OS *: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS Processor: Eight core - Intel Core i7-3770 @3.5 GHz or AMD FX-8350 X8 @ 4 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 11 graphics card with 2 GB Video RAM - Nvidia Geforce GTX 560 ti or AMD Radeon HD 7850 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 25 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers Additional Notes: Broadband connection and service required for multiplayer mode. Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: nVidia GeForce GTX460 or better, GT500, GT600, GT700 series; AMD Radeon HD5850 or better, HD6000, HD7000, R7 and R9 series Intel® Iris™ Pro HD 5200
Source: Steam
Watch_Dogs™ — FAQ
Can I run Watch_Dogs™?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 68 FPS at 1080p. 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 Watch_Dogs™?+
Watch_Dogs™ needs at least a Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 @ 2.66Ghz or AMD Phenom II X4 940 @ 3.0Ghz processor, a DirectX 11 graphics card with 1 GB Video RAM - Nvidia Geforce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 5770 graphics card, 6 GB of RAM, 25 GB available space of storage, running Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS.
Can Watch_Dogs™ run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 68 FPS at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M averages about 108 FPS.
How much RAM does Watch_Dogs™ need?+
Watch_Dogs™ officially requires a minimum of 6 GB of RAM, with 8 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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