Can I Run World War Z?
Saber Interactive Inc · 2021
World War Z is a heart-pounding coop third-person shooter for up to 4 players featuring massive swarms of hundreds of zombies, focused on fast-paced, gruesomely spectacular action.
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.
| 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.
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? →World War Z is a extremely demanding action game from 2021. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 75 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 34 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 143 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~30–38 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~70–85 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~130–155 FPS
Great
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World War Z System Requirements
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
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
World War Z — FAQ
Can I run World War Z?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 75 FPS at 1080p in World War Z. Budget GPUs get about 34 FPS and high-end GPUs around 143 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 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, 8GB of RAM, 50 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7.
Can World War Z run without a graphics card?+
No — World War Z is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: AMD R7-240 / GForce 650Ti / Intel 630).
How much RAM does World War Z need?+
World War Z officially requires a minimum of 8GB 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.