World War Z System Requirements: Can You Run It?

World War Z
Developer:
Saber Interactive
Publisher:
Mad Dog Games
Release date:
16 April 2019 (5 years ago)
User score:
3.8 / 5 (160 votes)
Hardware demand level:
2.3 / 10 - lightly demanding
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Official World War Z system requirements for PC

To run World War Z, you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 35 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon HD 5870, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon R9 280. As for your CPU, an Core i3-3220 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
GF650Ti/ Intel 630/ Radeon HD 5870
Pass CPU:
Core i3-3220/AMD A10-5700
Pass RAM:
8 GB
File size:
35 GB
Operating system:
Windows 7 and later
DirectX:
DX11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
GeForce GTX 960 / Radeon R9 280
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i7-3970 @ 3.50GHz
Pass RAM:
16 GB
File size:
35 GB
Operating system:
64 bit Windows 10
DirectX:
DX11

World War Z performance on your PC

World War Z performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon R9 280
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 3.1x faster than Radeon R9 280. Your graphics card can run World War Z at recommended settings according to Saber Interactive.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

World War Z 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
170−180
medium settings / 1080p
170−180
ultra settings / 1080p
170−180

World War Z performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400

Core i5-12400 is 2.1x faster than Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition. Your CPU can run World War Z at recommended settings according to Saber Interactive.

FAQ

When was World War Z released?
World War Z was released on 16 April 2019.
How much RAM do I need for World War Z?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for World War Z. Yet, 16 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is World War Z?
World War Z occupies about 35 GB of disk space.
Is World War Z a demanding game?
World War Z is a lightly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 2.3 out of 10.

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