Can I run World War Z?

World War Z (2021) is an action 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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World War Z system requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Not listed	Windows 10
Processor	AMD A10-5700 / Intel Core i3-3220	AMD Ryzen 5 2400G / Intel core i7-3970
Memory	8 GB RAM	16 GB RAM
Graphics	AMD R7-240 / GForce 650Ti / Intel 630	AMD Radeon R9 280 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 960
Storage	50 GB available space	50 GB available space

Source: the official World War Z Steam page, checked October 2026.

Which PC runs World War Z?

To play it you need at least integrated graphics (Intel UHD / Iris Xe) or any graphics card, an Intel Core i3-6100 class processor and 8 GB of RAM. For the recommended (high) settings: a GeForce GTX 960 or faster, an Intel Core i3-10100 class processor and 16 GB of RAM.

Graphics card: minimum

Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated)
GeForce GT 1030
GeForce GTX 750 Ti

Graphics card: high settings

GeForce GTX 960
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Radeon RX 570

Processor: minimum

Intel Core i3-6100
AMD FX-8350
Intel Core i5-4460

Processor: high settings

Intel Core i3-10100
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Intel Core i5-8400

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: 66%, low settings only.

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 World War Z

Parts from our product guides that reach the recommended specs.

Graphics card for the recommended settingsIntel Arc B580

Budget / 1080p-1440p

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

Mid-range / 1440p

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

Mainstream / 1080p

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Processor for the recommended settingsAMD Ryzen 5 5500F

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Processor for the recommended settingsIntel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus

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

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

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World War Z: questions

What are the minimum system requirements for World War Z?

Minimum: processor AMD A10-5700 / Intel Core i3-3220; 8 GB RAM; graphics AMD R7-240 / GForce 650Ti / Intel 630; 50 GB available space.

What are the recommended requirements for World War Z?

Recommended: processor AMD Ryzen 5 2400G / Intel core i7-3970; 16 GB RAM; graphics AMD Radeon R9 280 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 960; 50 GB available space.

What graphics card do I need for World War Z?

At least a Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated), GeForce GT 1030, GeForce GTX 750 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 World War Z?

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 World War Z run without a graphics card (integrated graphics)?

Yes. The minimum graphics are integrated graphics level, so a laptop or PC without a graphics card can run it, usually on low to medium settings.

Is 8 GB of RAM enough for World War Z?

Yes for the minimum settings; 16 GB is recommended for smooth play.

How much storage does World War Z need?

World War Z needs 50 GB of free space. An SSD is a good idea for faster loading.

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