Can I Run DayZ?
Check if your PC meets the system requirements for DayZ. View minimum and recommended specs, performance estimates, and find the best deals.

System Requirements
Minimum
- CPU
- Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core
- GPU
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Storage
- 25 GB
- OS
- Windows 10 64-bit
- DirectX
- 11
Recommended
- CPU
- Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD R5 1600X
- GPU
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580
- RAM
- 12 GB
- Storage
- 30 GB
- OS
- Windows 10 / 11 64-bit
- DirectX
- 11
Performance Estimates
Estimates based on benchmark scores, not real-world testing.
| Hardware | Estimated Tier |
|---|---|
| RTX 4090 + Ryzen 9 7950X | High 100fps+ |
Requirements Breakdown
To run DayZ, you need at least a Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core or equivalent CPU, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X or equivalent GPU, and 8 GB of RAM. For the recommended experience, Bohemia Interactive recommends a Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD R5 1600X CPU, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580 GPU, and 12 GB of RAM. This is an estimate based on benchmark scores, not exact FPS testing.
This analysis is based on benchmark scores and may not reflect exact real-world performance.
About DayZ
- Developer
- Bohemia Interactive
- Publisher
- Bohemia Interactive
- Categories
- Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer
- Metacritic
- 31
- Steam Reviews
- 78% Positive
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Benchmark Requirements
Hardware benchmark scores for the required components. Higher = more powerful.





