Overwatch System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Overwatch
Developer:
Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher:
Blizzard Entertainment
Release date:
24 May 2016 (8 years ago)
User score:
4.3 / 5 (590 votes)
Hardware demand level:
1.2 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Overwatch system requirements for PC

To run Overwatch, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 30 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon HD 4850, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 660. As for your CPU, an Core i3-2100T 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:
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460, ATI Radeon™ HD 4850, or Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Pass CPU:
Intel® Core™ i3 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8650
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
30 GB available hard drive space
Operating system:
Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 / Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
DirectX:
no data

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660 or AMD Radeon™ HD 7950 or better
Pass CPU:
Intel® Core™ i5 or AMD Phenom™ II X3 or better
Pass RAM:
6 GB RAM
File size:
30 GB available hard drive space
Operating system:
Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 / Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
DirectX:
no data

Overwatch performance on your PC

Overwatch performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 660
30 fps @ low
1280×720
60 fps @ medium
1366×768
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 4.3x faster than GeForce GTX 660. Your graphics card can run Overwatch at recommended settings according to Blizzard Entertainment.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Overwatch 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 / 720p
250−260
medium settings / 768p
210−220
high settings / 1080p
120−130
ultra settings / 1080p
120−130
4K / 2160p
70−75

Overwatch 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 Overwatch at recommended settings according to Blizzard Entertainment.

FAQ

When was Overwatch released?
Overwatch was released on 24 May 2016.
How much RAM do I need for Overwatch?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for Overwatch. Yet, 6 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Overwatch?
Overwatch occupies about 30 GB of disk space.
Is Overwatch a demanding game?
Overwatch is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 1.2 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.3 590 votes

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