PC requirements
Horizon Zero Dawn System Requirements
Horizon Zero Dawn needs at least Intel Core i5-2500K@3.3GHz or AMD FX 6300@3.5GHz, 8 GB RAM and Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 (3 GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290 (4GB) graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i7-4770K@3.5GHz or Ryzen 5 1500X@3.5GHz, 16 GB RAM and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB) graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bits | Windows 10 64-bits |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-2500K@3.3GHz or AMD FX 6300@3.5GHz | Intel Core i7-4770K@3.5GHz or Ryzen 5 1500X@3.5GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 (3 GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290 (4GB) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB) |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 100 GB available space | 100 GB available space |
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Quick answers
Running Horizon Zero Dawn on PC
Can my PC run Horizon Zero Dawn?
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 Horizon Zero Dawn need?
100 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.