The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt System Requirements: Can You Run It?

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Developer:
CD Projekt RED
Publisher:
CD Projekt RED
Release date:
19 May 2015 (9 years ago)
User score:
4.4 / 5 (6734 votes)
Hardware demand level:
2.9 / 10 - moderately demanding
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Official The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt system requirements for PC

To run The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, you'll need at least 6 GB of RAM and 60 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 660, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 770. As for your CPU, an Core i5-2500K is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-3770 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 660 / AMD GPU Radeon HD 7870
Pass CPU:
Intel CPU Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz / AMD CPU Phenom II X4 940
Pass RAM:
6 GB RAM
File size:
60 GB
Operating system:
64-bit Windows 7, 64-bit Windows 8 (8.1) or 64-bit Windows 10
DirectX:
11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 770 / AMD GPU Radeon R9 290
Pass CPU:
Intel CPU Core i7 3770 3,4 GHz / AMD CPU AMD FX-8350 4 GHz
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
60 GB
Operating system:
64-bit Windows 7, 64-bit Windows 8 (8.1) or 64-bit Windows 10
DirectX:
11

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt performance on your PC

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 770
30 fps @ low
1024×768
60 fps @ medium
1366×768
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ QHD
2560×1440
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 2.9x faster than GeForce GTX 770. Your graphics card can run The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt at recommended settings according to CD Projekt RED.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 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
180−190
medium settings / 768p
180−190
high settings / 1080p
140−150
ultra settings / 1440p
110−120
QHD / 1440p
70−75
4K / 2160p
82

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-3770

Core i5-12400 is 3.0x faster than Core i7-3770. Your CPU can run The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt at recommended settings according to CD Projekt RED.

FAQ

When was The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt released?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was released on 19 May 2015.
How much RAM do I need for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?
You need a minimum of 6 GB RAM for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt occupies about 60 GB of disk space.
Is The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt a demanding game?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a moderately demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 2.9 out of 10.

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