Horizon Zero Dawn System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Horizon Zero Dawn
Developer:
Guerrilla Games
Publisher:
PlayStation Publishing
Release date:
7 August 2020 (4 years ago)
User score:
4.4 / 5 (710 votes)
Hardware demand level:
4.7 / 10 - steadily demanding

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Official Horizon Zero Dawn system requirements for PC

To run Horizon Zero Dawn, you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 100 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 780, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon RX 580. As for your CPU, an Core i5-2500K is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-4770K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 (3 GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290 (4GB)
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5-2500K@3.3GHz or AMD FX 6300@3.5GHz
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
100 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 64-bits
DirectX:
Version 12

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB)
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i7-4770K@3.5GHz or Ryzen 5 1500X@3.5GHz
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
100 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 64-bits
DirectX:
Version 12

Horizon Zero Dawn performance on your PC


Horizon Zero Dawn 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
1280×720
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
60 fps @ epic DLSS
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 1.9x faster than Radeon RX 580. Your graphics card can run Horizon Zero Dawn at recommended settings according to Guerrilla Games.


Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Horizon Zero Dawn 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 / 720p
213
medium settings / 1080p
144
high settings / 1080p
134
ultra settings / 1080p
130
QHD / 1440p
93
4K / 2160p
42
4K DLSS / 2160p
45−50

Horizon Zero Dawn performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-4770K

Core i5-12400 is 2.7x faster than Core i7-4770K. Your CPU can run Horizon Zero Dawn at recommended settings according to Guerrilla Games.


FAQ

When was Horizon Zero Dawn released?
Horizon Zero Dawn was released on 7 August 2020.
How much RAM do I need for Horizon Zero Dawn?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for Horizon Zero Dawn. Yet, 16 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Horizon Zero Dawn?
Horizon Zero Dawn occupies about 100 GB of disk space.
Is Horizon Zero Dawn a demanding game?
Horizon Zero Dawn is a steadily demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 4.7 out of 10.

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