DayZ System Requirements: Can You Run It?

DayZ
Developer:
Bohemia Interactive
Publisher:
Bohemia Interactive
Release date:
16 December 2013 (10 years ago)
User score:
4.4 / 5 (2147 votes)
Hardware demand level:
3.7 / 10 - fairly demanding
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Official DayZ system requirements for PC

To run DayZ, you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 16 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 760, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon RX 580. As for your CPU, an Core i5-4430 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i5-6600K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5-4430
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
16 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7/8.1 64-bit
DirectX:
Version 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD R5 1600X
Pass RAM:
12 GB RAM
File size:
25 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 64-bit
DirectX:
Version 11

DayZ performance on your PC

DayZ performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon RX 580
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ QHD
2560×1440
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 1.9x faster than Radeon RX 580. Your graphics card can run DayZ at recommended settings according to Bohemia Interactive.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

DayZ 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
110−120
medium settings / 1080p
110−120
high settings / 1080p
110−120
ultra settings / 1080p
110−120
QHD / 1440p
110−120
4K / 2160p
100−110

DayZ performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i5-6600K

Core i5-12400 is 3.1x faster than Core i5-6600K. Your CPU can run DayZ at recommended settings according to Bohemia Interactive.

FAQ

When was DayZ released?
DayZ was released on 16 December 2013.
How much RAM do I need for DayZ?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for DayZ. Yet, 12 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is DayZ?
DayZ occupies about 16 GB of disk space.
Is DayZ a demanding game?
DayZ is a fairly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 3.7 out of 10.

Community ratings

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