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Can I run METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES?

METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES (2014) is an action and adventure game and a light game for a PC. An entry-level graphics card from the last ten years is enough for good settings.

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METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES system requirements

MinimumRecommended
ProcessorCore i5-4460 (3.20GHz) or better *Quad-Core or betterCore i7-4790 (3.60GHz) or better *Quad-Core or better
Memory4 GB RAM4 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 (2GB) or better (DirectX 11 graphics card required)NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (DirectX 11 graphics card required)
Storage4 GB available space4 GB available space

Source: the official METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES Steam page, checked October 2026.

Which PC runs METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES?

To play it you need at least a GeForce GTX 750 Ti class graphics card, an Intel Core i5-4460 class processor and 4 GB of RAM. For the recommended (high) settings: a GeForce GTX 960 or faster, an Intel Core i5-4460 class processor and 4 GB of RAM.

Graphics card: minimum

  • GeForce GTX 750 Ti
  • GeForce GTX 960
  • GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

Graphics card: high settings

  • GeForce GTX 960
  • GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
  • Radeon RX 570

Processor: minimum

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

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 METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES

Parts from our product guides that reach the recommended specs.

Intel Arc B580
Graphics card for the recommended settingsIntel Arc B580

Budget / 1080p-1440p

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

Mid-range / 1440p

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

Mainstream / 1080p

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

1080p budget gaming rigs

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

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METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES: questions

What are the minimum system requirements for METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES?
Minimum: processor Core i5-4460 (3.20GHz) or better *Quad-Core or better; 4 GB RAM; graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 (2GB) or better (DirectX 11 graphics card required); 4 GB available space.
What are the recommended requirements for METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES?
Recommended: processor Core i7-4790 (3.60GHz) or better *Quad-Core or better; 4 GB RAM; graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (DirectX 11 graphics card required); 4 GB available space.
What graphics card do I need for METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES?
At least a GeForce GTX 750 Ti, GeForce GTX 960, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or a card of the same speed for the minimum settings; for the recommended settings a GeForce GTX 960, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 570 or faster.
Can a GTX 1650 run METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES?
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 METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES run without a graphics card (integrated graphics)?
Not well. The minimum is a dedicated graphics card (GeForce GTX 750 Ti class); with integrated graphics our checker gives 40% (below the minimum, not playable well).
Is 8 GB of RAM enough for METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES?
Yes. 8 GB meets the recommended memory for METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES.
How much storage does METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES need?
METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES needs 4 GB of free space.

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