PC requirements
Gothic 3 System Requirements
Gothic 3 needs at least Intel Pentium 4 or AMD CPU 2 GHz or equivalent, 2 GB RAM and 3D graphics card with 128 MB Ram and Shader 1.4 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Pentium 3.0 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 4000+, 4 GB RAM and 3D graphics cardwith 256 MB (NVIDIA GeForce 6800 equivalent or better graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows XP/2000/Vista/7/8/10/11 | Windows 7/8/10/11 |
| Processor | Intel Pentium 4 or AMD CPU 2 GHz or equivalent | Intel Pentium 3.0 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 4000+ |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 3D graphics card with 128 MB Ram and Shader 1.4 | 3D graphics cardwith 256 MB (NVIDIA GeForce 6800 equivalent or better |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 5 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
| Additional notes | DirectX compatible | DirectX compatible |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running Gothic 3 on PC
Can my PC run Gothic 3?
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 Gothic 3 need?
5 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.