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Can I run Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition?

Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition (2020) is an action, adventure and RPG game and a medium game for a PC. A mid-range graphics card such as a GTX 1650 or RX 580 class card plays it well.

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Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition system requirements

MinimumRecommended
OSWindows 10 64-bitsWindows 10 64-bits
ProcessorIntel Core i5-2500K@3.3GHz or AMD FX 6300@3.5GHzIntel Core i7-4770K@3.5GHz or Ryzen 5 1500X@3.5GHz
Memory8 GB RAM16 GB RAM
GraphicsNvidia GeForce GTX 780 (3 GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290 (4GB)Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB)
Storage100 GB available space100 GB available space

Source: the official Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition Steam page, checked October 2026.

Which PC runs Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition?

To play it you need at least a Radeon RX 570 class graphics card, an AMD FX-8350 class processor and 8 GB of RAM. For the recommended (high) settings: a GeForce GTX 1650 or faster, an Intel Core i5-4460 class processor and 16 GB of RAM.

Graphics card: minimum

  • Radeon RX 570
  • GeForce GTX 1650
  • GeForce GTX 1060 6GB

Graphics card: high settings

  • GeForce GTX 1650
  • GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
  • Radeon RX 580

Processor: minimum

  • AMD FX-8350
  • Intel Core i5-4460
  • AMD Ryzen 5 1600

Processor: high settings

  • Intel Core i5-4460
  • AMD Ryzen 5 1600
  • Intel Core i3-10100

How common PCs do: GTX 1650 + Core i5-8400 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; Laptop with integrated graphics + 8 GB: 40%, below the minimum, not playable well.

Parts with the same speed (and newer, faster ones) work too. Laptop versions of a graphics card are usually a little slower.

Upgrade picks for Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition

Parts from our product guides that reach the recommended specs.

Intel Arc B580
Graphics card for the recommended settingsIntel Arc B580

Budget / 1080p-1440p

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Graphics card for the recommended settingsAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Mid-range / 1440p

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
Graphics card for the recommended settingsAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

Mainstream / 1080p

AMD Ryzen 5 5500F
Processor for the recommended settingsAMD Ryzen 5 5500F

1080p budget gaming rigs

Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
Processor for the recommended settingsIntel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus

The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is a desktop processor from Intel. See the full specifications and the current price on

Samsung DDR5-4800 32GB
Memory (16 GB or more)Samsung DDR5-4800 32GB

The Samsung DDR5-4800 32GB is a memory kit from Samsung. Key details: DDR5, 4800 MT/s, 32GB. See the full specifications

Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5200 64GB
Memory (16 GB or more)Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5200 64GB

High-capacity gaming rigs

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Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition: questions

What are the minimum system requirements for Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition?
Minimum: OS Windows 10 64-bits; processor Intel Core i5-2500K@3.3GHz or AMD FX 6300@3.5GHz; 8 GB RAM; graphics Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 (3 GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290 (4GB); 100 GB available space.
What are the recommended requirements for Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition?
Recommended: processor Intel Core i7-4770K@3.5GHz or Ryzen 5 1500X@3.5GHz; 16 GB RAM; graphics Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB); 100 GB available space.
What graphics card do I need for Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition?
At least a Radeon RX 570, GeForce GTX 1650, GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or a card of the same speed for the minimum settings; for the recommended settings a GeForce GTX 1650, GeForce GTX 1060 6GB, Radeon RX 580 or faster.
Can a GTX 1650 run Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum graphics and the recommended graphics too. A whole PC with a GTX 1650, a Core i5-8400 and 16 GB of RAM gets 100% in our checker (high settings).
Can Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition run without a graphics card (integrated graphics)?
Not well. The minimum is a dedicated graphics card (Radeon RX 570 class); with integrated graphics our checker gives 40% (below the minimum, not playable well).
Is 8 GB of RAM enough for Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition?
Yes for the minimum settings; 16 GB is recommended for smooth play.
How much storage does Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition need?
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition needs 100 GB of free space. An SSD is a good idea for faster loading.

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