Can I Run World War Z?
Saber Interactive Inc · 2021
Our verdict
Runs well on any recent graphics card
A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 111 FPS at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, World War Z averages about 285 FPS at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 111 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX averages 300+ FPS.
The publisher states no target settings for World War Z, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~100–120 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~255–300 FPS
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 World War Z
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit on most PCs
Even a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 111 FPS at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("AMD Ryzen 5 2400G / Intel core i7-3970") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for World War Z, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
Not stated
The publisher doesn't state a video memory requirement, so we don't estimate one.
Settings to lower first in World War Z
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
- 2On integrated graphics, lower the resolution or render scale first. Intel Iris Xe averages about 51 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run World War Z?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against World War Z’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run World War Z — 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 | AMD R7-240 / GForce 650Ti / Intel 630 | AMD Radeon R9 280 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | AMD A10-5700 / Intel Core i3-3220 | AMD Ryzen 5 2400G / Intel core i7-3970 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 | Windows 10 |
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 World War Z, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | AMD A10-5700 / Intel Core i3-3220 | AMD Ryzen 5 2400G / Intel core i7-3970 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD R7-240 / GForce 650Ti / Intel 630 | AMD Radeon R9 280 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 50 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 Processor: AMD A10-5700 / Intel Core i3-3220 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: AMD R7-240 / GForce 650Ti / Intel 630 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 50 GB available space Sound Card: Yes
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2400G / Intel core i7-3970 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon R9 280 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 50 GB available space Sound Card: Yes
Source: Steam
World War Z — FAQ
Can I run World War Z?+
Runs well on any recent graphics card. A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 111 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 World War Z?+
World War Z needs at least a AMD A10-5700 / Intel Core i3-3220 processor, a AMD R7-240 / GForce 650Ti / Intel 630 graphics card, 8 GB of RAM, 50 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7.
Can World War Z run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 51 FPS at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M averages about 81 FPS.
How much RAM does World War Z need?+
World War Z officially requires a minimum of 8 GB of RAM, with 16 GB 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.