PC requirements
War Thunder System Requirements
War Thunder needs at least Dual-Core 2.2 GHz, 4 GB RAM and DirectX 11 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p. graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 or better, 16 GB RAM and DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 (64bit) | Windows 10/11 (64bit) |
| Processor | Dual-Core 2.2 GHz | Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 or better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 11 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p. | DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 70 GB available space | 95 GB available space |
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Quick answers
Running War Thunder on PC
Can my PC run War Thunder?
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 War Thunder 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.