Watch Dogs: Legion System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Watch Dogs: Legion
Developer:
Ubisoft Toronto
Publisher:
Ubisoft
Release date:
29 October 2020 (4 years ago)
User score:
4.0 / 5 (474 votes)
Hardware demand level:
4.1 / 10 - fairly demanding
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Official Watch Dogs: Legion system requirements for PC

To run Watch Dogs: Legion, you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 45 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon R9 290X, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon RX 480. As for your CPU, an Core i5-4460 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-4790 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
VRAM: 4 GB, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon R9 290X
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5-4460 / AMD Ryzen 5 1400
Pass RAM:
8 GB (Dual-channel setup)
File size:
45 GB
Operating system:
Windows 10 (x64)
DirectX:
DirectX 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
VRAM: 6 GB, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 S / AMD Radeon RX 480
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i7-4790 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Pass RAM:
8 GB (Dual-channel setup)
File size:
45 GB
Operating system:
Windows 10 (x64)
DirectX:
DirectX 12

Watch Dogs: Legion performance on your PC

Watch Dogs: Legion performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon RX 480
30 fps @ low
1280×720
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ QHD
2560×1440
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 2.0x faster than Radeon RX 480. Your graphics card can run Watch Dogs: Legion at recommended settings according to Ubisoft Toronto.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Watch Dogs: Legion 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
140−150
medium settings / 1080p
113
high settings / 1080p
103
ultra settings / 1080p
59
QHD / 1440p
70
4K / 2160p
37

Watch Dogs: Legion performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-4790

Core i5-12400 is 2.7x faster than Core i7-4790. Your CPU can run Watch Dogs: Legion at recommended settings according to Ubisoft Toronto.

FAQ

When was Watch Dogs: Legion released?
Watch Dogs: Legion was released on 29 October 2020.
How much RAM do I need for Watch Dogs: Legion?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for Watch Dogs: Legion.
How many GB is Watch Dogs: Legion?
Watch Dogs: Legion occupies about 45 GB of disk space.
Is Watch Dogs: Legion a demanding game?
Watch Dogs: Legion is a fairly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 4.1 out of 10.

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