PC requirements
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt System Requirements
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt needs at least Intel CPU Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz / AMD A10-5800K APU (3.8GHz), 6 GB RAM and Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660 / AMD GPU Radeon HD 7870 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5-7400 / Ryzen 5 1600, 8 GB RAM and Nvidia GTX 1070 / Radeon RX 480 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 64-bit Windows 7, 64-bit Windows 8 (8.1) | 64-bit Windows 10/11 |
| Processor | Intel CPU Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz / AMD A10-5800K APU (3.8GHz) | Intel Core i5-7400 / Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660 / AMD GPU Radeon HD 7870 | Nvidia GTX 1070 / Radeon RX 480 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 50 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
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Running The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on PC
Can my PC run The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?
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 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt need?
50 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.