Gothic 3 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Gothic 3
Developer:
Piranha Bytes
Publisher:
Deep Silver
Release date:
20 November 2006 (17 years ago)
User score:
4.8 / 5 (70 votes)
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Official Gothic 3 system requirements for PC

To run Gothic 3, you'll need at least 512 MB of RAM and 4.6 GB of free disk space. As for your CPU, an Pentium 4 660 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Pentium D 960 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
3D Hardware Accelerator Card Required – 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible 128 MB with latest drivers
Pass CPU:
Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 3200+
Pass RAM:
512 MB RAM
File size:
4.6 GB free hard disk space
Operating system:
Windows XP
DirectX:
DirectX 9.0c

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
256 MB 3D Hardware Accelerator Card
Pass CPU:
Intel Pentium D 3.0 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 4000+
Pass RAM:
1 GB RAM
File size:
4.6 GB free hard disk space
Operating system:
Windows XP
DirectX:
DirectX 9.0c

Gothic 3 performance on your PC

Gothic 3 performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
minimum
Any
recommended
Any
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080

Your graphics card can run Gothic 3 at recommended settings according to Piranha Bytes.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Gothic 3 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.

medium settings / 1080p
70−75

Gothic 3 performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
minimum
Any
recommended
Pentium D 960

Core i5-12400 is 24.0x faster than Pentium D 960. Your CPU can run Gothic 3 at recommended settings according to Piranha Bytes.

FAQ

When was Gothic 3 released?
Gothic 3 was released on 20 November 2006.
How much RAM do I need for Gothic 3?
You need a minimum of 512 MB RAM for Gothic 3. Yet, 1 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Gothic 3?
Gothic 3 occupies about 4.6 GB of disk space.

Community ratings

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4.8 70 votes

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