PC requirements
Plants vs. Zombies System Requirements
Plants vs. Zombies needs at least 1.2GHz+ processor, 1GB of RAM and 128MB of video memory, 16-bit or 32-bit color quality graphics.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows XP/Vista/7 |
| Processor | 1.2GHz+ processor |
| Memory | 1GB of RAM |
| Graphics | 128MB of video memory, 16-bit or 32-bit color quality |
| DirectX | DirectX 8 or later |
| Storage | 65+MB of free hard drive space |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running Plants vs. Zombies on PC
Can my PC run Plants vs. Zombies?
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 Plants vs. Zombies need?
65+MB of free hard drive space