DCS World System Requirements: Can You Run It?

DCS World
Developer:
Eagle Dynamics
Publisher:
The Fighter Collection
Release date:
18 March 2013 (11 years ago)
User score:
4.5 / 5 (412 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.8 / 10 - not demanding
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Official DCS World system requirements for PC

To run DCS World, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 10 GB of free disk space. As for your CPU, an Core 2 Duo E6550 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i5-655K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
512 MB RAM card
Pass CPU:
Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
10 GB HD space
Operating system:
64-bit: Windows Vista, 7 or 8
DirectX:
9.0c

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Shader 3.0 or better; NVIDIA GeForce GTX560
Pass CPU:
Core i5+
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
10 GB HD space
Operating system:
64-bit: Windows Vista, 7 or 8
DirectX:
9.0c

DCS World performance on your PC

DCS World performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
minimum
Any
recommended
GeForce GTX 560
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 6.2x faster than GeForce GTX 560. Your graphics card can run DCS World at recommended settings according to Eagle Dynamics.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

DCS World FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 768p
100−105
medium settings / 1080p
100−105
high settings / 1080p
100−105
ultra settings / 1080p
100−105

DCS World performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Core i5-655K

Core i5-12400 is 9.6x faster than Core i5-655K. Your CPU can run DCS World at recommended settings according to Eagle Dynamics.

FAQ

When was DCS World released?
DCS World was released on 18 March 2013.
How much RAM do I need for DCS World?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for DCS World. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is DCS World?
DCS World occupies about 10 GB of disk space.
Is DCS World a demanding game?
DCS World is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.8 out of 10.

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