PC requirements
God of War System Requirements
God of War needs at least Intel i5-2500k (4 core 3.3 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 (4 core 3.1 GHz), 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX 960 (4 GB) or AMD R9 290X (4 GB) graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel i5-6600k (4 core 3.5 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 2400 G (4 core 3.6 GHz), 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD RX 570 (4 GB) graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i5-2500k (4 core 3.3 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 (4 core 3.1 GHz) | Intel i5-6600k (4 core 3.5 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 2400 G (4 core 3.6 GHz) |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 960 (4 GB) or AMD R9 290X (4 GB) | NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD RX 570 (4 GB) |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 70 GB available space | 70 GB available space |
| Additional notes | DirectX feature level 11_1 required | DirectX feature level 11_1 required |
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Quick answers
Running God of War on PC
Can my PC run God of War?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does God of War need?
70 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.