PC requirements
World War Z System Requirements
World War Z needs at least AMD A10-5700 / Intel Core i3-3220, 8 GB RAM and AMD R7-240 / GForce 650Ti / Intel 630 graphics. For the recommended experience you want AMD Ryzen 5 2400G / Intel core i7-3970, 16 GB RAM and AMD Radeon R9 280 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | AMD A10-5700 / Intel Core i3-3220 | AMD Ryzen 5 2400G / Intel core i7-3970 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD R7-240 / GForce 650Ti / Intel 630 | AMD Radeon R9 280 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 50 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
| Additional notes | Yes | Yes |
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Quick answers
Running World War Z on PC
Can my PC run World War Z?
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 World War Z 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.